Director, Federal Government Affairs

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Job Description

UPS PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR, FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADVOCATE

WASHINGTON, D.C.

UPS is seeking a seasoned public affairs advocate to join the Global Public Affairs team with a focus on U.S. Federal Affairs.

This position is full-time and will report to the head of Federal Affairs. This role will work closely with other Public Affairs team members in the development and execution of sophisticated legislative and regulatory advocacy and will serve as a trusted advisor to our business partners across the company. Prior legislative experience and excellent political judgment are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine legislative strategy for UPS federal policy priorities including data security, postal and transportation policy.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials and federal policymakers including Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and their staff.
• Create coalitions with industry and third-party organizations and help manage external associations.
• Manage advocacy campaigns in support of UPS’s legislative and regulatory agenda.
• Participate in legislative and regulatory hearings and develops advocacy materials, including legislative analysis, talking points and presentations.

General Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Intl Equivalent – Required

Other requirements

About UPS

Operating in more than 200 countries and territories, UPS is committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. Beginning as a small messenger service started by enterprising teenagers and a $100 loan, UPS and its approximately 490,000 UPSers around the globe are a transportation and logistics leader, offering innovative solutions to customers, big and small. UPS understands and appreciates its responsibility to help build safer, stronger and more resilient communities founded on justice and economic opportunity for all, supported by a healthy, sustainable global environment.

Additional Notes

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race / color / religion / sex / national origin / veteran / disability / age / sexual orientation / gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

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