Analyst, Government Relations - GSC - US

Sysco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC in Houston is seeking a Government Relations Analyst to support federal, state, and local advocacy efforts. The role involves researching public policy issues, tracking bills, and developing reports under the direction of the Director of Government Relations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (preferred in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, English or Journalism) and 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, English or Journalism preferred.
• Preferred 1–3 years of legislative, research/analytical or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of the U.S. food service distribution business and related industries.
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills, with excellent writing and editing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research legislative and regulatory issues at local, state and federal levels.
• Develop legislative reports and updates to keep the organization apprised of key developments.
• Develop arguments on public policy issues to advance Sysco’s position.
• Create collateral for local, state and federal advocacy efforts (letters of support/opposition, testimony, briefing papers, position papers, regulatory comment letters).
• Monitor and track legislative activity and provide timely updates to government relations team.
• Maintain Sysco Grassroots database and asset maps across the U.S.
• Plan facility tours with lawmakers and related events.
• Support PAC reporting, compliance and lobbying activities.
• Prepare federal lobbying reports and related compliance documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Research skills

Writing/editing

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.

Address

1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077

This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.

Position Summary

The Government Relations Analyst will support Sysco’s federal, state and local legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts by researching public policy issues and developing argumentation and collateral material. The Analyst will track federal and state bills and regulations impacting Sysco’s operations, prioritize issues for action and maintain a comprehensive database. Working closely with the Director of Government Relations, the Analyst will support the company’s internal policy making process, grassroots organization and engagement, PAC reporting and compliance and communications with internal audiences. The Analyst will develop legislative reports and updates to keep the organization apprised of key developments.

Supervisor

Director, Government Relations

Description of Responsibilities

Research, Analysis, Argumentation and Reporting

• Support the government relations team with quality, in-depth research on legislative and regulatory issues at the local, state and federal levels.
• Develop legislative reports and updates to keep the organization apprised of key developments.
• Develop argumentation on public policy issues to advance Sysco’s position.
• Develop collateral material for local, state and federal advocacy efforts including, but not limited to, letters of support or opposition, testimony, briefing papers, position papers and regulatory comment letters.
• Monitor and track legislative and regulatory activity at all levels of government that impact Sysco and provide timely updates to the relevant members of the government relations team.

Policy Development

• Support Sysco’s internal public policy making process by researching issues and drafting position papers; obtaining input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs); participating in review meetings and maintaining a database of final positions once approved.

Sysco Grassroots

• Maintain a database of Sysco’s assets throughout the United States that consists of relevant company information (facilities, employees, payroll, taxes, suppliers, customers) by political subdivision (Congress, state officials); produce asset maps as needed.
• Maintain Sysco’s grassroots database, manage successful execution of “calls to action” under the direction of the Director of Government Relations.
• Help plan and organize facility tours with lawmakers, groundbreaking events and other related activities.

PAC Administration & Lobbying Compliance

• Maintain the Sysco PAC database and manage tasks such as check approval and cutting processes; bank reconciliations; federal and state compliance reports
• Support planning and organization of PAC events
• Support PAC solicitations, PAC presentations and PAC Board preparation.
• Prepare federal lobbying reports and ensure compliance with all Senate and House reporting requirements.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, English or Journalism preferred).

Experience and Skills

Position-Specific

• Preferred 1-3 years of legislative or research/analytical or administrative experience for a state or federal lawmaker, major corporation, trade association, NGO or government agency
• Knowledge of the U.S. food service distribution business and/or related industries, such as restaurants or food manufacturing and processing
• Working knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at the federal, state and local levels
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills

General

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Proven process and project management expertise
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization, including functional and field team members
• Strong research skills
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver on short timelines
• Commitment to highest quality deliverables
• Sound planning and administrative skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office

(The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.)