Manager, Global Government Affairs

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

Hybrid out of Washington DC office

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Mondelēz) is looking for a Public and Government Affairs (PGA) professional to join our DC-based Global Government Affairs (GA) team. Mondelēz empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Ritz, LU, Clif Bar, and Tate’s Bake Shop biscuits and baked snacks, and Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka, and Toblerone chocolate.

Overarching Role

• Support Mondelēz’s Vice President of Global GA and partner with:
  • Other members of the Global PGA team
  • Business/Commercial Unit (BU/CU) CGA teams in North and Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa
  • Other functions and sub-functions (e.g., Legal, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition, Impact/Sustainability, Tax)
• Help fashion global PGA strategy and execute the global PGA work program
• Represent Mondelēz and advocate for its interests externally

Specific Responsibilities

Policy/Political Foresight and Insight

• Partner with others on Mondelēz’s global and local CGA teams and external agencies in monitoring government rulemaking and determining the impact on Mondelēz in three priority policy areas:
  • Nutrition, health, and well-being: Marketing/advertising restrictions, targeted indirect taxes, front-of-pack labeling requirements
  • Social and environmental sustainability: ESG disclosure mandates, supply chain due diligence, packaging waste regulations
  • License to operate: Price controls, taxes, trade rules, labor regulations
• Track and analyze geopolitical developments relevant to Mondelēz’s business
• Summarize and distribute media reports, government publications, and industry briefings

Advocacy Support and External Engagement

• Support local CGA teams in achieving advocacy priorities
• Engage U.S.-based and visiting foreign officials
• Partner with internal teams to distill policy-related information
• Advocate for Mondelēz’s interests with policymakers, international organizations, and industry leaders
• Represent Mondelēz in trade associations and business coalitions

Asset Development and Multi-market Projects

• Assist in designing global enablers like playbooks, toolkits, and templates
• Support execution of global and regional projects with defined objectives

Internal Networks and Programming

• Develop programming and participate in internal networks/meetings
  • Weekly Global GA team meetings
  • Bi-monthly Global PGA Community of Practice meetings
  • Periodic PGA in the Spotlight sessions
  • Bi-monthly discussions with BU/CU CGA leads

Presentations and Other Written Materials

• Create PowerPoint presentations for diverse audiences
• Draft briefers, background papers, and talking points

Qualifications and Skills

• Graduate degree in international relations, business, law, economic policy, or sustainability policy
• Minimum 8 years of experience in government or government affairs
• Knowledge of policy issues relevant to the food industry
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across cultures
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $117,400 – $161,425 (depends on experience, skills, and education)
• Additional benefits: Health insurance, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, and vacation time

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. We produce household favorites such as:

• Cookies: Oreo, Chips Ahoy!
• Crackers: Ritz, Wheat Thins, Triscuit
• Confectionery: Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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