Director, Federal Government Affairs

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Job Description: UPS PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR, FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADVOCATE
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

UPS is seeking a seasoned public affairs advocate to join the Global Public Affairs team with a focus on U.S. Federal Affairs.

This position is full-time and will report to the head of Federal Affairs. This role will work closely with other Public Affairs team members in the development and execution of sophisticated legislative and regulatory advocacy and will serve as a trusted advisor to our business partners across the company. Prior legislative experience and excellent political judgment are required.

Key Responsibilities:
Determine legislative strategy for UPS federal policy priorities including data security, postal and transportation policy.

Build and maintain relationships with government officials and federal policymakers including Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and their staff.

Create coalitions with industry and third-party organizations and help manage external associations.

Manage advocacy campaigns in support of UPS’s legislative and regulatory agenda.

Participate in legislative and regulatory hearings and develops advocacy materials, including legislative analysis, talking points and presentations.

General Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or Intl Equivalent – Required

Other requirements:
4-6 years of experience serving in a legislative role in the government or working directly on public policy issues.

Possess a deep understanding of government relations, including effective lobbying strategies, grassroots organizing, and the mechanics of policymaking.

A strong strategic thinker with polished written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in labor, data security or postal issues is a plus.

Excellent judgment, research skills, and attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal skills and experience in fast-paced, cross-functional collaboration.

Willing to travel.

Self-starter; intrinsically motivated but also a good teammate.

About UPS
Operating in more than 200 countries and territories, UPS is committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. Beginning as a small messenger service started by enterprising teenagers and a $100 loan, UPS and its approximately 490,000 UPSers around the globe are a transportation and logistics leader, offering innovative solutions to customers, big and small. UPS understands and appreciates its responsibility to help build safer, stronger and more resilient communities founded on justice and economic opportunity for all, supported by a healthy, sustainable global environment.

Additional Notes
Job Grade: 40E.

Relocation: No relocation assistance offered.

Location Requirement: Candidate must currently be located in the geographic location of the job or be willing to self-relocate.

Compensation: The base pay for this position ranges from $125,700/year to $232,860/year. Pay is based on several factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Benefits: Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term/long-term incentive programs, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability Protection, 401(k) retirement program, and paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick/Family leave).

Employee Type: Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

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