Senior Director, State Government Affairs

Job Description

Overview

Develop and implement state and local legislative and political strategies and programs for a Fortune 200 company with some of the most iconic brands! Have a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Law, Political Science, or a related field? Have 10+ years’ experience in state government or government affairs? If so, we want to speak with you!

Altria Government Affairs in Austin, Texas is currently seeking a Senior Director, State Government Affairs to join our team.

Job Duties:

• Lead all Company legislative, political, and charitable activities within the district, and coordinate as appropriate with other functions within the Company.
• Effectively manage the Company’s contract lobbyists and other external consultants in the multi-state district.
• Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with state executive and legislative elected officials, key staff, trade associations, industry coalitions, and other third-party groups.
• Inform, engage, and negotiate with a broad and diverse group of internal and external partners to positively influence legislative and regulatory outcomes. Help develop state-specific talking points with colleagues.
• Build and manage industry and legislative coalitions to assist in accomplishing key objectives throughout the district.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of Altria Companies businesses to effectively identify, represent, and advocate Company positions and interests before state bodies, key local jurisdictions, and as a member of applicable trade associations and other organizations.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate proposed and existing state and local legislations of importance to Altria Group and its family of companies, shareholders, employees, business partners, and adult consumers.
• Work with the Managing Director to prepare and present information and recommendations to the VP, State Government Affairs, and the SVP, Government Affairs. Communicate directly with company executives in providing timely updates on the status and progress of legislative and regulatory issues. Clearly articulate the political environment and dynamics to internal audiences.
• Maintain accurate budgets and reports with the District Assistant, including managing all charitable, non-charitable, and political contributions in the district.
• Serve as the individual responsible for all compliance requirements, strictly adhering to all internal and external requirements relating to activity in the district.

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced education in related field (i.e., Law, Political Science) preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in state government or government affairs.
• Texas-specific experience as a state-level lobbyist or high-level staffer preferred.
• Deep understanding of state legislative, regulatory, and political campaign processes.
• Very strong interpersonal, written, and presentation skills successfully applied in advocacy and negotiation roles.
• Ability to build trust and promote confidence.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and execute comprehensive legislative strategies and tactics.
• Experience in managing external consultants.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage workload and time.
• Ability to be detail-oriented with high levels of accuracy on compliance-related activities.
• Must be able to perform the duties of a general office environment.
• Must be willing to travel frequently.

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key strategic objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our deferred profit-sharing and incentive compensation programs, as well as a relocation assistance package.

People Leader Expectations

In this role, you are responsible for leading a team. People Leaders play a fundamental role in bringing Altria’s Employment Brand to life and creating an exceptional employee experience. As a People Leader at Altria, you are responsible for the performance, capability, and engagement of your team. Some examples of specific responsibilities aligned to People Leader expectations include:

• Establish and effectively communicate Vision, strategies and how each employee’s work aligns.
• Identify, select, develop and allocate skills, behaviors and talent needed to meet business needs.
• Embrace diverse perspectives, appreciate differences and foster a culture of inclusion.
• Build trusting relationships by being authentic, transparent and providing radical candor.

Sponsorship

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Total Rewards

The starting salary is based on, but not limited to, experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $164,700.00 – $288,150.00 annually.

We deliver a market-competitive, equitable pay with a Total Reward program that includes:

• Annual performance incentive based on individual and company performance.
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your loved ones.
• Flexible Work Environment to include vacation and generous holidays.
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K) with matching contributions on day 1, including a yearly company contribution.
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Student Loan Assistance.

To learn more about how to support you and your loved ones, achieve work-life balance, and invest in your future, visit our additional benefits at Benefits.

Company Overview

Altria is a Fortune 200 company that has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. We are Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices.

At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.

Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY.

Learn more here