Head of Global Government Affairs

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Position Summary:  The Head of Global Government Affairs is responsible for developing, overseeing, and coordinating execution of enterprise government affairs strategies, including trade association activities, policy development, and direct advocacy engagement and lobbying activities. The Head of Global Government Affairs reports directly to the Executive Vice President, Legal & Public Affairs, and serves as part of the leadership team for this integrated department consisting of approximately 70 employees. The role requires a deep understanding of CPChem business and manufacturing processes and strategies, together with substantive expertise in government relations programs, tactics and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Role modeling the Company’s core values of safety, respect, integrity & drive
• Understanding and translating business strategy into actionable enterprise government relations strategies, positions and tactics across company stakeholder groups and facilities
• Driving execution of U.S. federal and state lobbying strategies, as well as international policy competency

• Managing the global government affairs team and external consultants
• Influencing constructively, along with other key enterprise leaders, a matrix of internal organizations to set legislative and administrative priorities and key strategic policy positions, and engaging with senior leadership on these issues
• Remaining informed on and anticipating internal/external business and manufacturing challenges associated with existing and emerging political, legislative and regulatory activity
• Serving as central resource on emerging political, legislative and regulatory threats and opportunities as well as key political developments or trends that may impact CPChem
• Establishing enterprise transparency and awareness of relevant U.S. (federal, state and local) and international political, legislative and regulatory issues
• Maintaining professional and credible relationships with trade association representatives and government offices to protect and advance CPChem’s interests
• Maintaining transparency and efficient flow of information among internal stakeholders on trade association and other government relations topics
• Sustaining transparency with CPChem owner organizations to assist in identifying opportunities for collaboration, while simultaneously establishing unique CPChem “voice”
• Establishing and ensuring compliance with policies and programs covering all aspects of government relations activities and engagement
• Creating and implementing compliant forums for engagement of government officials to exchange ideas and information on business activities and potential legislation that may affect the organization
• Collaborating with Communications and other stakeholders to maintain consistent internal and external advocacy and content and an integrated external affairs perspective
• Acting as the primary administrative point of contact, and sometimes as designated representative, for primary trade associations
• Supporting President and Chief Executive Officer in their leadership capacities across trade associations
• Occasional travel as needed (up to ~15%)

Pivotal Experience & Expertise

• Corporate government affairs experience: A seasoned leader with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in public affairs, including direct experience in government relations / lobbying and related strategy and corporate programs. Action-oriented experience in developing, documenting, communicating, and effectively driving enterprise-level legislative and regulatory priorities. Experience managing Political Action Committee and maintaining lobbying and similar compliance programs. Experience developing and implementing tools and platforms to ensure effective, consistent and efficient internal and external communications and advocacy. International experience a plus.
• Relevant sector experience: Policy experience in a relevant industry including chemical or energy. Significant knowledge and understanding of legislative and regulatory policymaking processes, and policy developments impacting the energy and chemicals industries. Fluency in sustainability and climate-related topics a plus.
• Leadership and build experience: Proven ability to align direction and strategy for a government relations function with enterprise business objectives and to develop and execute strategy and innovative solutions in fast-paced, complex environments. Demonstrated change management experience and ability to build and manage a high-performance and collaborative team. Strong written and verbal communication abilities and personal dynamism.
• Network/Relationship-building: History of building and maintaining strong relationships on Capitol Hill, Executive Branch, at state level and with advocacy groups and trade associations.
• Stakeholder management: Proven experience partnering with and influencing the most senior levels of leadership. Experience serving as a trusted advisor to executives on a broad range of public affairs matters. Patience and ability to navigate cross-functionally and demonstrate value to all levels of the organization.

Leadership & Management Behavioral Competences

• Drives for results: Self-starter and personally driven to deliver superior work product and results. Demonstrated initiative and skill required to effectively organize, lead, and represent multiple simultaneous projects, clients and responsibilities in a highly visible role. Highly organized, collaborative and confident, including in high volume or otherwise difficult periods. Consistently communicative, responsive and timely; delivers on commitments.
• Leadership agility: Strong executive presence and able to effectively handle difficult / sensitive issues with poise, tact, and emotional maturity. Comfortable, confident, and diplomatic when interacting with and providing guidance to senior executives. Sound business judgment and highest standards of professional integrity and collegiality.
• Shapes strategy: Anticipates and interprets market changes, envisions the future, and develops strategic priorities. Pragmatic; tackles difficult challenges or problems quickly and directly by developing and promoting practical solutions and alternatives. Enterprise leader, anticipating organizational needs, contributing to strategy and applying unique experience and perspectives in government affairs. Nimble; analyzes and adjusts to organizational demands by reprioritizing.
• Inspires and influence: Builds strong relationships, helps others find meaning and purpose in their work, inspires through energetic engagement. Ability to influence people at all levels of the organization, regardless of reporting relationships. Strong and persuasive work product, public speaking skills, and quality control standards. Established professional reputation with strong relationship building skills. Committed to mentoring and leveraging the diverse talents of leadership, peers and other employees across the organization.
• Fosters collaboration: Thrives is a culture that is performance driven and caring by choice, where leaders protect, trust and challenge each other in order to win together. Committed to mentoring and leveraging the diverse talents of leadership, peers and other employees across the organization. Able to lead, contribute and/or collaborate as a part of cross-functional teams on enterprise projects and topics.
   

Education:    Bachelor’s degree in Government Affairs, Political Science or a related field

Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com.

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Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

Eligibility for Relocation: Yes

Closing Date: 05/19/2025