Vice President, International Government Affairs – Eurasia/Asia

Chevron•Washington DC, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the strategic direction and execution of advocacy plans for the Eurasia Pacific region. This role reaches broadly across government affairs, corporate affairs, business development, and the Eurasia Pacific business asset to gain alignment on key business objectives and priorities. Engages with multiple levels of the enterprise and senior business leadership to provide political insight and analysis, which influences the direction of business development and the overall corporate affairs strategy. Accountable for anticipating, identifying, and mitigating above ground risks to Chevron’s Eurasia Pac assets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
10-15 years of experience
Proven expertise in regional government, political, socio-economic, historical, trade, sanctions, and related issues and stakeholders
Established, bipartisan stakeholder network in U.S. Congress, Executive branch and agencies, think tanks, regional associations in WDC, and diplomatic community
Demonstrated written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Proven ability to manage complex portfolio, deadlines, schedule(s), and executive visits.
Advanced expertise in issue management, advocacy, and association management.

Nice To Haves

Highly preferred Asia Pacific experience
Advance degree is preferred - Master or JD
Advanced expertise in issue management, advocacy, and association management.
Ability to travel internationally

Responsibilities

Lead advocacy and serve as point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on Asia Pacific issues in Washington DC relevant to Chevron.
Work with business segment, internal experts, and/or issue management team to: identify issues, frame business impacts, develop issue management plans and policy positions, develop and execute advocacy plans, and provide proactive updates.
Support development and implementation of executive visits related to advocacy plans.
Lead and participate in external events, meetings, and special projects as requested.
Build and maintain constructive and bipartisan relationships with Congressional members and staff, Executive branch members and staff, and other policymakers to position Chevron as a balanced and credible voice on regional issues.
Serve on association and other committees with policymakers, think tanks, and/or policymakers.
Leverage and integrate stakeholder engagement, government advocacy with commercial business development for new market entry.