Job Description

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

The Senior Manager/Director will be primarily responsible and accountable for the following:

(1) Government Affairs Strategy:

• Identifying, monitoring and evaluating US federal, state and policy developments, including tracking legislation, rulemakings, hearings and other proceedings.
• Analyzing proposed legislative and regulatory actions in conjunction with internal subject matter experts to determine the potential impact on the organization and developing appropriate public policy positions at the U.S. federal and state levels
• Identifying and creating U.S. federal and state, legislative opportunities to deliver on corporate priorities.
• Partnering with business units and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on policy priorities.

(2) Government Relations and Engagement:

• Representing the Sherwin- Williams Company before government officials (Congress, Agencies, State Government, Federal Government) and staff in Washington, DC and at events throughout the U.S.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with government representatives and regulators at the federal and state levels.
• Support high-level meetings between executives and key stakeholders, including congressional, state, regulatory, and industry association and alliance partners, to promote and advocate company’s public policy objectives.
• Advocating for legislative and regulatory outcomes and defined public policy objectives.
• Coordinating responses to internal and external inquiries related to government issues.
• Represent Sherwin-Williams before relevant U.S. trade associations.

(3) Public Affairs:

• Assisting in the development of positions and communications to support government affairs strategies, including internal and external communications, newsletters, position papers, grassroots alerts and issue briefings.
• Creating and executing opportunities for educating government officials on The Sherwin-Williams Company; its products, facilities, stores and research/development.
• Supporting the development of communication strategies to effectively promote government affairs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating and collaborating with national and local associations, organizations and partners with respect to public policy and legislative issues.

(4) Management:

• Oversee and facilitate continued career development of Manager of Government Affairs.
• Oversee multiple consultants for Federal and State, including identifying and regularly evaluating company needs for the state level government affairs consultant resources.
• Support giving strategy for executives and/or explore opportunities for political action committee (PAC)

This role will report to 505 9th Street, NW #830 Washington, DC.

“Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.”

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in public affairs, government relations, economics or related business discipline from an accredited institution
• A minimum of 8-12+ years of experience in public policy and in-depth knowledge of government at the federal, state, and international levels is required.
• Must possess proven ability to develop, maintain relationships in a bipartisan and bicameral manner
• Experience engaging government officials with a track record of success
• Former experience in government.
• Proactive, strategic thinker, strong work ethic; sound judgement, diplomacy and ethics
• Solution-orientated, flexible, and collaborative.
• Results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future

Preferred:

• An advanced degree in public affairs, government relations, economics or related business discipline preferred.
• Former in-house corporate experience or representing private sector.
• Background in chemical, environmental, tax or trade sectors.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 30%

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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