Senior Manager, Government Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee state and local government affairs initiatives within designated markets by recognizing emerging issues and managing proactive advocacy strategies, engagement plans, and policy goals that align with Lowe's business interests.

• Manage policy portfolios by identifying trends and advancing issues across various states and/or local jurisdictions.

• Collaborate with regional and headquarters leaders to formulate and implement the organization's policies, objectives, and strategies pertaining to state and local government relations and public policy.

• Work in partnership with Legal, Corporate Communications, Store Operations, Supply Chain, and other business units to ensure advocacy strategies are in sync with enterprise priorities, business goals, and operational requirements.

• Create comprehensive government affairs strategies that encompass legislative, executive, and regulatory options, including direct advocacy, engagement with third parties and think tanks, innovative policy approaches, and public involvement.

• Establish and maintain connections with state and local officials, trade associations, NGOs, and other external stakeholders.

• Foster relationships with Governors, state lawmakers, mayors, local government officials, and other public-sector stakeholders.

• Serve as Lowe's primary liaison with elected officials and significant community groups in the assigned markets.

• Track legislation, emerging issues, industry trends, proposed laws, and ballot measures.

• Evaluate legislative, regulatory, and ballot measure actions, assess their impact on the company, and develop appropriate responses.

• Direct contract lobbyists and consultants in the designated markets and collaborate with trade and other associations.

• Act as the Government Affairs subject matter expert on one or more key retail policy issues affecting Lowe's enterprise operations.

• Keep Government Affairs leadership and relevant company stakeholders updated through analysis of developments and their implications for the business.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, political science, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of educational requirements, 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 of experience leading or coordinating lobbyists, consultants, coalition partners, or public policy advocacy initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

• 5 years of experience in developing and sustaining productive relationships with national organizations of state officials, trade associations, policymakers, and external stakeholders.

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in managing, mentoring, or coordinating professionals, consultants, lobbyists, or cross-functional stakeholders.

• 3–5 years of experience managing multiple complex, cross-functional projects concurrently within a Fortune 500 company, trade association, public affairs firm, or similarly complex organization.

• Proven work experience with local, state, and/or federal elected officials, political parties, companies, consultancies, trade associations, governmental agencies, or equivalent organizations.

• Experience in government affairs within the retail sector and/or across a multi-state region.

• Understanding of politics, public policy, and state legislative and regulatory processes.

• Capability to analyze, interpret, and present legislation in both oral and written formats.

• Familiarity with grasstops and grassroots advocacy tools and strategies.

• Excellent judgment and the ability to perform and multitask effectively under pressure.

• Existing relationships with policymakers throughout 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 leave, and volunteer time.

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

• 401(k) Retirement account with company match.

• Employee Assistance Program offering concierge, work/life services, and no-cost counseling for various 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 extensive discount platform.

• Annual bonuses (subject to eligibility).

• Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (subject to eligibility).

• Deferred compensation plan (subject to eligibility).

• Grant awards (subject to eligibility).

• Opportunities for learning and development.

• Wellness programs.