Federal Government Affairs Principal

Basic Job Functions:

The Federal Government Affairs Principal will serve as a member of Nucor Corporation’s Federal Government Affairs Team helping to develop and implement government affairs strategies to advance Nucor’s legislative and regulatory interests in a range of policy areas including international trade, sustainability and energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and workforce.

The responsibility of this role includes but is not limited to:

• Representing Nucor before key stakeholders and at industry and trade association meetings and events;
• Building and fostering productive working relationships across a variety of constituencies and leveraging existing relationships as needed;
• Supporting the development of policy positions and strategies to advance Nucor’s legislative, regulatory, and business interests;
• Monitoring and analyzing legislative, administrative, and regulatory developments on federal issues, communicating and advising on the status of priority issues and potential impacts to Nucor;
• Drafting issue summaries, briefing materials, and presentations detailing the impact of federal legislation and improving awareness among key internal stakeholders;
• Assisting Nucor divisions with special projects.

The successful candidate will possess a strong working knowledge of politics and the legislative process, and a desire to promote American manufacturing.

This position will be located in Washington, DC.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with major emphasis in political science, public policy, or a related field;
• Three to five years of experience in federal policy which should include federal legislative and/or executive agency experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with key manufacturing policy issues, such as trade, energy, or sustainability.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug-free workplace.

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