Senior Manager, Government Affairs

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $116.4k - $194.5k / year

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Lowe's Companies, Inc.

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1946

🏗️ Construction

🏭 Manufacturing

📦 Logistics

Construction • Manufacturing • Logistics

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a home improvement company offering a wide range of products and services for home renovation and maintenance. With a focus on providing opportunities and career paths in corporate, store, supply chain, and technology sectors, Lowe's aims to grow and succeed as a team. The company is headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Lowe's is known for its signature gable mansard design, and offers a variety of positions across different fields within the company. Lowe's serves a diverse customer base and provides a supportive work environment for its employees.

📋 Description

• Lead state and local government affairs activities within assigned markets by identifying emerging issues and managing proactive advocacy strategies, engagement plans, and policy objectives aligned with Lowe's business priorities. • Lead policy portfolios, identifying trends and advancement of issues across states and/or local jurisdictions. • Work with regional and headquarters leaders to develop and drive the organization's policies, objectives, and strategies involving state and local government relations and public policy. • Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Corporate Communications, Store Operations, Supply Chain, and other business units to align advocacy strategies with enterprise priorities, business objectives, and operational needs. • Develop comprehensive government affairs strategies covering legislative, executive, and regulatory options, including direct advocacy, third-party and think tank engagement, creative policy approaches, and public engagement. • Build and maintain relationships with state and local officials, trade associations, NGOs, and external stakeholders. • Cultivate relationships with Governors, state legislators, mayors, local government officials, and other public-sector stakeholders. • Act as Lowe's primary interface with elected officials and key community groups in assigned markets. • Monitor legislation, emerging issues, industry trends, proposed legislation, and ballot measures. • Analyze legislative, regulatory, and ballot measure actions, assess company impact, and formulate responses. • Direct contract lobbyists and consultants in assigned markets and work with trade and other associations. • Serve as Government Affairs subject matter lead on one or more priority retail policy issues impacting Lowe's enterprise operations. • Keep Government Affairs leadership and relevant company stakeholders informed through analysis of developments and their business impact.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, political science, business administration, or related field, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable • 8 years of experience in government relations, public policy, public affairs, political campaigns, legislative offices, trade associations, or corporate government affairs • 5 years leading or coordinating lobbyists, consultants, coalition partners, or public policy advocacy initiatives across multiple jurisdictions • 5 years developing and maintaining productive relationships with national organizations of state officials, trade associations, policymakers, and external stakeholders • 3–5 years of leadership experience managing, mentoring, or coordinating professionals, consultants, lobbyists, or cross-functional stakeholders • 3–5 years managing multiple complex, cross-functional projects simultaneously within a Fortune 500 company, trade association, public affairs firm, or similarly complex organization • Demonstrated work experience with local, state, and/or federal elected officials, political parties, companies, consultancies, trade associations, governmental agencies, or equivalent organizations • Government affairs experience in the retail industry and/or in a multi-state region • Knowledge of politics, public policy, and state legislative and regulatory processes • Ability to analyze, interpret, and present legislation in oral and written formats • Experience with grasstops and grassroots advocacy tools and tactics • Exceptional judgment and ability to function and multitask under pressure • Existing relationships with policymakers across Western and Midwestern markets, including state legislatures, governors' offices, and key municipal and county government stakeholders

🏖️ Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance • Life and Disability insurance • Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time • Flexible spending and health savings accounts • 401(k) Retirement account with company match • Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs • Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships • Business Travel Accident insurance • Maternity and Parental leave • Adoption assistance • Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform • Annual bonuses (based on eligibility) • Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (based on eligibility) • Deferred compensation plan (based on eligibility) • Grant awards (based on eligibility) • Learning and development opportunities • Wellness programs