Senior Government Relations Manager

# Did You Know?

Did you know Ecolab helps protect clean water, safe food, and healthy environments for people around the world? As our **Government Relations Manager**, you’ll drive legislative strategy, lead ECOPAC operations, and influence public policy—shaping decisions that impact our business, communities, and global sustainability mission.

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# What’s in it For You

– **Meaningful challenges** — The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
– **Career impact** — The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company passionate about growth.
– **Inclusive culture** — The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

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# What You Will Do

– **Manage ECOPAC** — Oversee the company’s political action committee (PAC), including solicitation, furnishing PAC checks, preparing for board meetings, liaising with the Government Relations team, and supporting the Government Relations EVP and GR VPs on all aspects of PAC administration.
– **Conduct policy research** — Analyze public policy, government relations, and political issues to support team objectives and strategies.
– **Design legislative strategies** — Develop and execute legislative and regulatory strategies for issues such as federal immigration, cybersecurity, and procurement policy.
– **Prepare written materials** — Provide written reports, memos, spreadsheets, and presentation materials based on research and other sources.
– **Lead complex projects** — Manage or lead high‑complexity, high‑visibility projects (e.g., facility visits, ECOPAC campaigns) and provide updates directly to senior leaders (CEO, COO, General Counsel).
– **Represent Government Relations** — Participate in internal and external meetings (trade associations, government officials, etc.) and provide written or oral summaries, actions, and recommendations.
– **Support meetings** — Attend or accompany Government Relations team members to meetings as needed.
– **Collaborate across teams** — Work with internal leaders, trade associations, and contract lobbyists to design and execute legislative/regulatory strategies.
– **Monitor policy developments** — Research public policy issues and keep key staff informed.
– **Coordinate PAC compliance** — Manage record keeping, expenditures, receipts, and regulatory reporting for political action committees.
– **Develop fundraiser strategy** — Recommend participation in political fundraisers and contributions.
– **Respond to officials** — Respond to inquiries made by legislators and other officials.
– **Lead congressional visits** — Plan and execute visits by members of Congress to Ecolab facilities, including logistics, staff coordination, executive briefings, and event staffing.

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# Position Details

This role is based in **Washington, D.C.**
Associate will leverage a **hybrid office work model**.

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# Minimum Qualifications

– **Bachelor’s degree** in political science, business administration, communications, public policy, or a related field.
– **Eight years of experience** including supervisory experience or an advanced degree with fewer years.
– **Program leadership** — Proven ability to lead, develop, and implement programs and processes.
– **Project management** experience.
– **Microsoft Office proficiency** at an intermediate level.
– **No sponsorship** — Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

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# Preferred Qualifications

– **Public policy experience** in politics and government relations.
– **Master’s degree** in a related field.
– **Ecolab experience** preferred.
– **Strong communication skills** — written and oral.
– **Presentation skills**.
– **Organizational and problem‑solving skills**.

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# Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is **$120,500.00 – $180,700.00**.
This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms.

Compensation considers factors such as experience, education, training, and geography.
Ecolab complies with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

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# Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of associates and their families.

If you are viewing this posting outside the Ecolab Career website, visit:
**jobs.ecolab.com/working-here**

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# Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer‑facing roles may need to:

– **Undergo additional screening** — background checks and/or drug/alcohol testing.
– **Be fully vaccinated** for COVID‑19, including booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is approved.

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# Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) during the application process as required by law.

If you require assistance, visit the **Recruiting Support** link in the footer of the career website.

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# Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We strive to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best.

We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all employment matters and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status.

We also support **Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)** through **Affirmative Action (AA)**.

Ecolab considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable state and local laws such as:

– Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring
– San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
– New York City Fair Chance Act

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