Director, Government Affairs

The Director of Government Affairs reports to the VP, Government Affairs, and the position will reside in Washington, DC. The Director of Government Affairs manages a portfolio of federal and state legislative and regulatory matters that are significant to the company. The Director works independently and establishes credibility within the function, among internal company stakeholders, and with government officials, and is responsible for direct lobbying on behalf of company priorities.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Build and sustain productive relationships with key agencies, congressional members and staff, House and Senate Committees, as well as trade associations, NGOs, and members of the business community.
• Advocate directly for Phillips 66’s interests with federal executive branch officials, legislators, and at the state level in the Northeast region on priority company issues.
• Act as the Government Affairs representative on internal P66 work teams to identify significant proposed legislation, advise on advocacy strategies, and provide updates on issue developments within assigned portfolios as needed.
• Oversee Executive engagement where appropriate.
• Participate in P66 PAC activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7 or more years of experience working with federal regulatory/legislative issues
• Possesses a strong working knowledge of the federal legislative/regulatory process for the U.S. House and Senate and Executive Branch; effectively engages and influences the process to achieve assigned company priority goals
• Ability to work in a team-focused environment
• Proven ability to affect the legislative/regulatory policy process

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the fuels area
• Capitol Hill, Executive Branch, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator with excellent analytical, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership abilities
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong team player
• Strong self-starter and customer focus
• Strategic thinker

Benefits

At Phillips 66, we are proud to offer attractive and high-quality benefits which we refer to as Total Rewards. Additional information on Total Rewards.

This position is eligible for the Phillips 66 geographic differential pay program. Details and terms to be conveyed in offer of employment.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $198k – $242k depending on a candidate’s relevant work experience and education.

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world’s energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

To be considered

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 09/11/2025.

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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