Senior Government Relations Manager

## Did You Know?
Did you know Ecolab helps protect clean water, safe food, and healthy environments for people around the world? As our Government Relations Manager, you’ll drive legislative strategy, lead ECOPAC operations, and influence public policy—shaping decisions that impact our business, communities, and global sustainability mission.

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## What’s in it For You
– **Meaningful challenges** — The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food and healthy environments.
– **Career impact** — The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
– **Inclusive culture** — The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best.

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## What You Will Do
– **Manage ECOPAC** — Manage the company’s political action committee (PAC), including overseeing ECOPAC administration (solicitation, furnishing PAC checks, preparing for board meetings, liaising with Government Relations team, and supporting Government Relations EVP and GR VPs).
– **Conduct research** — Conduct and analyze research on public policy, government relations and political issues to support team objectives and strategies.
– **Design strategies** — Design and execute legislative and regulatory strategies and tactics for the portfolio of issues (e.g., federal immigration, cybersecurity, procurement policy).
– **Prepare materials** — Provide written reports, memos, spreadsheets and presentation materials based on research and other sources of information.
– **Lead projects** — Manage and/or lead high‑complexity, high‑visibility projects (e.g., facility visits, ECOPAC campaign) and provide updates to senior leaders (CEO, COO, General Counsel).
– **Represent Ecolab** — Represent Ecolab Government Relations during internal and external meetings and provide written or oral summaries, actions and recommendations.
– **Attend meetings** — Attend or accompany Government Relations team members to meetings where needed.
– **Collaborate internally** — Work with internal leaders, trade associations, and contract lobbyists to design and execute legislative/regulatory strategy.
– **Monitor policy** — Research public policy issues and keep key staff apprised of developments.
– **Coordinate PACs** — Coordinate political action committees, including record keeping, expenditures, receipts, and regulatory reporting.
– **Fundraiser strategy** — Develop strategy and recommendations for participation in political fundraisers and contributions.
– **Respond to inquiries** — Respond to inquiries made by legislators and other officials on behalf of constituents and other matters.
– **Plan congressional visits** — Lead planning for visits by members of Congress to Ecolab facilities, including logistics, staff coordination, executive briefings, and event staffing.

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## Position Details
This role is based in Washington, D.C. Associate to leverage a hybrid office work model.

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## Minimum Qualifications
– **Bachelor’s degree** in political science, business administration, communications, public policy, or a related field.
– **Eight years of experience** including supervisory experience or an advanced degree with fewer years.
– **Program leadership** — Proven ability to lead, develop and implement programs and processes.
– **Project management** — Previous project management experience.
– **Microsoft Office proficiency** at an intermediate level.
– No immigration sponsorship available for this role.

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## Preferred Qualifications
– **Public policy experience** in politics and government relations.
– **Master’s degree** in political science, business administration, communications, public policy, or a related field.
– **Ecolab experience** preferred.
– **Communication skills** — Excellent written and oral communication skills.
– **Presentation skills** — Effective presentation skills.
– **Organizational skills** — Effective organizational, interpersonal, problem‑solving, and multi‑tasking skills.

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## Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The base salary range for this position is **$120,500.00 – $180,700.00**.
This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms.

Compensation is determined by factors such as experience, education, training, and geography. Ecolab complies with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

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## Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of associates and their families.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than the Ecolab Career website, view benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

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## Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer‑facing roles may need to:

– **Additional screening** — Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing.
– **COVID‑19 vaccination** — Be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19, including booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is approved.

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## Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) during the application process as required by law.

If you have a disability and require assistance, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of the career website.

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## Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We strive to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best.

We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all employment matters and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

We also support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable state and local laws such as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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