Manager, Federal Government Relations - Washington Dc, Metro Area

Company:

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Zip Code:

20785

Minimum Level of Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:

5 Years

Employment Type:

Full Time

Travel Percentage:

Up to 25%

Compensation Range:

Salary Range $90,900 - $136,300 : Incentive - 15%

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Job Summary:

The Manager, Federal Government Relations, will help guide the development, socialization, and execution of a comprehensive, long-term Federal Government Relations strategy to promote and protect Sysco’s public policy interests. Working closely with the Senior Director (Global Head) of Government Relations, functional, and commercial leaders, the Federal GR Manager will help drive the company’s advocacy efforts and build relationships with federal elected and appointed officials, trade associations, NGOs and corporations aimed at achieving public policy outcomes favorable the company’s business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Issues Advocacy

• Assess and prioritize short- and long-term risks and impacts of Federal Government actions on Sysco’s business interests.
• Identify opportunities to remove legislative or regulatory barriers to growth.
• Evaluate capabilities of all trade association assets, contract lobbyists and affiliate groups to manage issues strategically and effectively.
• Help develop and execute an advocacy engagement plan to eliminate or mitigate highest risk issues; seize opportunities to support the business directly; and manage an effective network of state and local allies to identify future threats and opportunities more pro-actively.
• Represent Sysco before Members of Congress, Executive Branch agencies, and other officials across the US Federal Government.

Relationship Building

• Participate in meetings of government officials and manage Sysco engagement in these meetings that advance our public policy priorities.
• Help determine and execute an effective political (PAC) strategy to support relationship building efforts with public officials that advance our mission and are compliant with election laws.
• Help manage official engagement with public officers (e.g. host facility tours, attend in-district events).
• Working cooperatively with business leaders, devise and execute a plan to leverage association relationships to promote and protect Sysco’s business interests.

Branding and Reputation Management

• Improve knowledge of Sysco’s commitments and corporate social responsibility priorities - e.g. economic impact, environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, charitable giving - among public policy leaders.
• Incorporate involvement of public policy leaders in existing corporate engagement activities - e.g. distribution center opening events, local market public relations, employee milestones.

4. PAC Administration & Lobbying Compliance

• Help manage the Sysco PAC database and administer tasks such as: check approval; bank reconciliations; federal compliance reports; Sysco PAC website content upkeep.
• Support planning and organization of PAC events.
• Support PAC solicitations, PAC presentations and PAC Board preparation.
• Prepare federal lobbying reports and ensure compliance with all jurisdictional-specific reporting requirements.

Education Required:

4-Year Bachelor’s Degree

Experience Required:

5+ years working in the United States Congress (including at least 2 years as a Legislative Assistant or similar policy advisor role), or equivalent private sector experience working as a contract, association, or in-house lobbyist with direct federal advocacy and engagement.

Experience Preferred:

7+ years working in the United States Congress (including at least 2 years as a Legislative Assistant or similar policy advisor role), or equivalent private sector experience working as a contract, association, or in-house lobbyist with direct federal advocacy and engagement.

Technical Skills and Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory process.
• Broad and well-rounded political relationships in and around Capitol Hill.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Language Requirements:

English

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.

Travel Requirements:

Up to 25%

Work Environment:

This position will initially be 100% remote (must reside in Washington, D.C. Metro Area), with the potential for a future hybrid role at a to-be-determined DC office location. Occasional use of external consultant office space will be provided. Must be able to travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies in the United States, in addition to conference and event locations outside of Washington, D.C. Valid Passport and Driver’s License required.

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

05/31/2024

The deadline may be extended in good faith based on business needs. The posting will be updated when the deadline is extended.