Vice President, State Affairs and Political

Salary Range:
$300,000.00 To $400,000.00 Annually

About the American Chemistry Council (ACC):
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents more than 190 companies engaged in the business of chemistry—an innovative, economic growth engine that is helping to solve the biggest challenges facing our country and the world. Our members are the leading companies engaged in all aspects of the business of chemistry, from the largest corporations to the smallest, and everything in between. They are the people and companies creating the groundbreaking products that are improving the world all around us by making it healthier, safer, more sustainable, and more productive.

ACC’s mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing.

To achieve this, we:

Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government;

Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®;

Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and

Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable way of life.

Position Summary:
The position is responsible for formulating and implementing a successful state affairs program that achieves specific legislative results favorable to the interests of ACC and its member companies. The position is also responsible for effectively representing the substantive policy issues associated with ACC’s advocacy efforts before state and local lawmakers as well as government officials. Additionally, the position oversees ACC’s political outreach activities within targeted congressional districts.

The role involves frequent interaction with ACC member company representatives as well as senior business and government officials. The position reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops and maintains appropriate contact with state and local lawmakers, government officials, and other relevant organizations to achieve policy objectives.

Ensures synergy and cooperation with independent state-based chemical industry councils.

Analyzes and evaluates proposed and pending state and local legislative trends, local government product attacks, and other potential impacts on ACC, coordinating overall regional strategies.

Oversees development and execution of grassroots and grasstops campaigns within targeted state legislative and congressional districts.

Manages and ensures overall coordination/alignment of outside consultants relative to ACC’s state and local priority issues.

Establishes and maintains a sophisticated “insider” political network within state and local governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other related organizations.

Provides updates to the ACC Board of Directors and senior staff on key issues and programs and initiates necessary follow-up.

Guides product-specific group, legislative, or regulatory strategies and ensures applicable resources are cost-effectively applied.

Serves as a member of the ACC senior management team and coordinates alignment of State Affairs and Political Mobilization with other ACC departments/divisions.

Ensures all lobbying and campaign filings, registrations, and related expenses comply with state and local laws.

Oversees work activities of employees within the State Affairs and Political Mobilization departments, including establishing performance objectives, conducting performance reviews, and facilitating employee development for direct reports.

Oversees development of the department’s annual operational budget.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

12 years’ progressively responsible professional-level experience in state advocacy.

Demonstrated success developing and executing grassroots and grasstops campaigns.

Proven ability to work well with both Republicans and Democrats.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including internal and public presentations.

Ability to cultivate and manage high-quality stakeholder relationships.

Ability to build consensus, work in a team environment, and coordinate across multiple groups within a large organization.

Ability to process complex, technical, abstract verbal and written information for establishing strategy, direction, and action plans.

Expertise as a senior-level leader with demonstrated skills in leading, coaching, and mentoring local and regional-based staff.

Preferred:

Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree in a related field.

Strong network of contacts in all 50 states.

Demonstrated knowledge of the chemical or related industry.

ACC Benefits:
ACC offers medical, dental, vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) matching contribution up to 6% of eligible compensation and an automatic 6% contribution of eligible compensation to the Profit-Sharing Plan, both vested immediately at 100%. Staff enjoy a hybrid work schedule and are eligible for performance-based merit increases and discretionary bonus programs, as well as access to a no-cost onsite fitness center.

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