Director, Government Affairs US

at  Mondelz International

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years demonstrated experience in government affairs, government, or trade association
• Experience working on state and federal legislative and regulatory issues required
• Successful record of managing wide ranging advocacy strategies
• Experience researching and analyzing public policy issues
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience
• This role is on-site with presence on the Hill, Events, Trade Association meetings, etc.
  No Relocation support available
  Business Unit Summary
  The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour PatchKids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
  Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
  Job Type
  Regular
  Communications and Public & Government Affairs
  Corporate & Government Affairs
  Job Details

• Develop and deliver U.S. government affairs agenda in support of business objectives
• Serve as internal business partner to anticipate external environment to identify and manage legislative and policy challenges that may affect the business
• Provide impact assessment of emerging political issues, existing or emerging regulatory policy, rules and guidelines
• Lead external advocacy efforts and key initiatives, representing the company in public engagements, including external meetings, public hearings, and policy conferences
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers and elected officials
• Engage with trade associations on priority issues
• Retain and manage government affairs and public policy consultants as necessary
• Support managing of company employee political action committee