Vice President Government Relations

Oxychem Corporation•Washington, DC

22h

About The Position

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people. OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. OxyChem is seeking an experienced, strategic, and highly credible Vice President of Government Relations to lead the company’s federal and state advocacy efforts. Based in Washington, D.C., this executive-level role serves as OxyChem’s senior representative before legislative and regulatory bodies and acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on public policy, political risk, and regulatory strategy impacting the chemicals industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in public policy, political science, government affairs, law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 8–15 years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative advocacy, including senior-level direct lobbying responsibilities.
Demonstrated success influencing legislative and regulatory outcomes at the federal level; state-level experience strongly preferred.
Extensive understanding of the political, economic, and social factors influencing public policy decision-making and regulatory outcomes.
In-depth knowledge of Congressional procedures, federal and state legislative processes, and regulatory rulemaking.
Strong strategic thinking, judgment, and executive presence, with the ability to advise senior leaders on complex policy matters.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefing materials and testimony.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed, team-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Established professional network within Congress, federal agencies, and relevant trade or industry organizations strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and lead OxyChem’s federal and state government relations strategy, aligning advocacy priorities with business objectives and long-term corporate strategy.
Serve as OxyChem’s primary liaison with Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal agencies, the Executive Branch, and selected state legislative and regulatory officials.
Develop and execute proactive legislative and regulatory strategies to advance OxyChem’s interests while mitigating political, regulatory, and reputational risk.
Represent OxyChem on legislative and regulatory matters through direct engagement with the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, federal agencies, and Executive Branch officials.
Anticipate, monitor, analyze, and prioritize legislative and regulatory developments affecting the chemicals industry, including environmental, health and safety, chemicals management, product stewardship, and environmental remediation policies.
Provide strategic counsel and regular briefings to senior OxyChem leadership and business units on public policy risks, opportunities, and recommended courses of action.
Lead coordination across internal stakeholders to align policy positions, messaging, and advocacy strategies.
Oversee and manage relationships with external lobbyists, consultants, trade associations, and coalition partners to maximize advocacy effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with all applicable lobbying registration, disclosure, ethics, and reporting requirements.
Facilitate and prepare OxyChem executives and technical experts for meetings, hearings, testimony, and other engagements with legislative and executive branch officials.
Build and maintain strong, bipartisan relationships with policymakers and key stakeholders to enhance OxyChem’s credibility and influence.