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Chemours Manager, Government Affairs in Topeka, Kansas
As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS
At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.
Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.
Chemours is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to join our growing Government Affairs team in Washington, D.C . This position will report directly to the Head of U.S. Federal Affairs.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Demonstrate a high degree of knowledge about the political, economic and social factors affecting public policy decision making; how engagement with government officials can lead to the enactment of new or the modification of existing laws; pursue government R&D funding opportunities; encourage targeted government purchasing decisions; implement policies and take other governmental actions that are favorable to Chemours’ business growth, corporate well-being and the industry sectors in which the company operates.
Develop and maintain relationships with federal officials, particularly members of Congress and senior leaders in the executive branch, to provide advice and counsel in support of Chemours’ public policy objectives.
Serve as internal business partner to anticipate external environment to identify and manage legislative and policy challenges that may affect the business.
Monitor and analyze federal legislation relevant to Chemours.
Develop and implement strategies and tactics for outreach, advocacy and market positioning aimed at achieving competitive advantage and the most beneficial solutions for Chemours or minimizing the negative impact of public policy decisions.
Interface with Chemours’ senior management and business leaders on federal public policy issues.
Liaise with Chemours’ Functions (Regulatory Affairs, Communications, Legal, Product Stewardship, Remediation, Sourcing, Tax, Human Resources, etc.) to ensure coordination and integration of the company’s public policy agenda.
Support Chemours’ engagement in select trade associations and industry coalitions that operate at the federal level.
Facilitate interactions by Chemours’ business and functional representatives with key government officials, including advising on Chemours testimony before legislative committees to present the company’s position on pending legislative proposals.
Support the management of contract lobbyists.
Working with Chemours Legal and outside Legal Counsel, oversee responsibility for federal lobbyist filings and reporting compliance.
Support the political contributions program for Chemours, including the operations, contributions strategy, and governance of The Chemours PAC.
Propose candidates for political contributions and serve as corporate interface on the delivery of campaign contributions.
The following is required for this role:
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant government affairs experience, including direct lobbying or government employment (legislative or executive agency)
Experience and success working a broad range of public policy issues including, but not limited to: environment, climate, energy, health and safety; chemicals management; product stewardship; environmental remediation; transportation; taxation; trade; corporate security; economic development; general business, etc.
Knowledge of the political, economic, and social environment in the United States at the federal level.
Proactive interpersonal work style that is collaborative, communicative, open, honest and respectful.
Ability to positively represent the company’s views and positions with external audiences, especially legislators and administrative policy makers.
Proven skills related to critical thinking and problem solving; ability and willingness to manage complex subject matters/issues and multiple responsibilities under tight deadlines.
Excellent communications skills (written and verbal).
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with diverse groups of people and perspectives.
Ability to work independently and as a member of cross-functional teams.
Capability to utilize consultants in a constructive, collaborative, and professional manner.
Live or be willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 10 percent of total work time.
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match (US ONLY)
Employee Stock Purchase Program (COUNTRY SPECIFIC)
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits (COUNTRY SPECIFIC)
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Day
We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. (https://www.chemours.com/en/careers)
Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency):
$134,400.00 - $210,000.00
Chemours Level:
28
Annual Bonus Target:
16%
The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
A new company. A new purpose. A new commitment to customers and chemistry. We are Chemours. And even more exciting is how our employees are committed to be catalysts for better. The word “ours” is in our name intentionally. It is about our employees, our customers and our world. Our values are simple: We seek to put our customers first always. We encourage creativity and simplicity. We give you the ability to operate with the innovation and enthusiasm of an entrepreneur. We are obsessed with making our world safe and we do this all with unshakable integrity – doing what is right. See chemistry in a different way at Chemours.
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