Manager, Government Relations – Federal

## Company Overview

What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At **Home Depot**, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates is focused on one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.

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## Pay Range

The pay range for this position is between **$100,000.00 – $200,000.00**.

Starting wage may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. The Home Depot offers additional competitive and non‑financial benefits, which may include a performance‑based bonus program or a profit‑sharing program depending on position.

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## Position Purpose

The **Manager, Government Relations** will represent and advance The Home Depot’s government relations agenda before elected officials, government decision‑makers, and internal and external strategic partners. The individual is responsible for managing a multifaceted strategic plan to accomplish key government relations objectives and priorities aligned with our core values that will protect, defend, and advance The Home Depot’s business.

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## Key Responsibilities

**15% Communicate company priorities** – Maintain frequent speaking engagements internally and externally to senior management, large groups, and in legislative testimony. Write updates on activities for weekly newsletters, position papers, grassroots alerts, and issue summaries for internal and external audiences.

**10% Develop and manage community events** – Organize store walks and engage in community events with elected officials.

**25% Develop, implement and manage strategy** – Develop, implement and manage government relations strategy and legislative agenda, including tracking legislation and direct lobbying. Direct and manage trade associations and external lobbyists. Follow all lobbying and ethics laws.

**25% Manage The Home Depot’s legislative agenda** – Provide rapid response to fast‑moving legislative priorities including the development of talking points and grassroots campaigns.

**25% Serve as the company’s primary point of contact** – Serve as the company’s primary point of contact with officials. Connect existing company and Foundation programs and relationships to favorably impact public policy issues and enhance our reputation with policy makers and government stakeholders. Recommend and oversee political contributions to candidates and associations aligned with business interests. Work with internal business partners to develop positions, provide legislative testimony, and other subject matter expertise.

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## Direct Manager / Direct Reports

This position typically reports to the **Director or Sr Director of Government Relations**.
This position has **0 direct reports**.

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## Travel Requirements

Typically requires overnight travel **20% to 50%** of the time.

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## Physical Requirements

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

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## Working Conditions

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

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## Minimum Qualifications

– Must be eighteen years of age or older.
– Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

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## Preferred Qualifications

– Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
– Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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## Minimum Education

The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a **bachelor’s degree program** or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

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## Preferred Education

No additional education.

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## Minimum Years of Work Experience

5

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## Preferred Years of Work Experience

No additional years of experience.

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## Minimum Leadership Experience

None

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## Preferred Leadership Experience

None

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## Certifications

None

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## Competencies

– **Action Oriented**
– **Being Resilient**
– **Drives Engagement**
– **Communicates Effectively**

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## Work Location

**Onsite** – These roles offer the opportunity to be part of a team at a specific physical location. Associates in these locations work in person at a local store, warehouse, or office, supporting daily operations and building strong relationships with their teams.

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