Director, Government Affairs

Regal Rexnord Corp; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care F

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k retirement plan with matching

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid leaves

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord seeks a Director of Government Affairs to lead the company’s advocacy strategy across federal, state, and global governments. You will advise the enterprise, engage policymakers and trade associations, and coordinate policy priorities with business units to create tangible business value.

The role requires 10+ years in government affairs or public policy, strong communication and stakeholder skills, and the ability to travel 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, public administration or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in government affairs, regulatory compliance or public policy.
• Deep understanding of federal and state legislative and regulatory processes.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Ability to travel 25% and operate in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report on legislative, regulatory, and budget developments impacting the enterprise.
• Represent the company in industry coalitions, trade associations, and advocacy forums to build visibility and influence.
• Engage with government officials, trade associations and community stakeholders to support global footprint and policy priorities.
• Build bipartisan relationships with key congressional offices representing domestic facilities and relevant committees.
• Coordinate internally to develop responses to regulatory proposals from multiple agencies and international bodies.
• Partner with internal functions to identify issues, risks, and opportunities, ensuring policy alignment with business strategy.
• Coordinate work of external lobbyists, consultants, and trade associations for aligned messaging.
• Prepare executive updates and talking points for internal meetings on legislative topics.

Skills

Public policy

Government affairs

Regulatory compliance

Strategic communication

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science/public policy/public administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Work Model: Work Model: You'll work in a hybrid model, onsite at your designated Regal Rexnord location at least 3 days per week (Monday-Thursday), with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days, including Friday.

Position Overview:

The Director, Government Affairs is responsible for advancing Regal Rexnord's corporate advocacy strategy across global, federal, and state governments. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Trade Compliance, Government Affairs and Sustainability, this role serves as a strategic advisor and advocate for the enterprise, helping advance Regal Rexnord's priorities with policymakers, government agencies, trade associations, and external stakeholders.

The Director will support day-to-day execution of the company's advocacy efforts, build relationships with key decision makers, coordinate engagement across business units, and identify opportunities to shape policy outcomes that support Regal Rexnord's businesses and customers. The Director will work closely with segment leadership, business units and the corporate functions to ensure advocacy activities support enterprise priorities and create tangible business value.

Key policy areas include trade and tariffs, manufacturing competitiveness, aerospace and defense, energy, infrastructure, supply chain resilience, and sustainability-related legislation and regulation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, and report on legislative, regulatory, and budget developments impacting the enterprise.
• Represent the company in industry coalitions, trade associations, and advocacy forums to build the company's visibility and influence.
• Engage with government officials, trade associations and community stakeholders to support the company's global footprint and policy priorities.
• Build and maintain strong bipartisan relationships with key congressional offices, especially those representing the company's domestic facilities and members of Armed Services, Appropriations, Energy & Commerce, Foreign Relations, Finance, and Ways & Means Committees.
• Coordinate internally and externally to develop the company's response to regulatory proposals from agencies such as the United States Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, United States Trade Representative, and Department of Commerce, European Directorate-General for Energy, Mexico National Commission for the Efficient Use of Energy, and Natural Resources Canada.
• Partner with internal functions (Sourcing, Trade Compliance, EHS, Operations, Corporate Tax, Engineering) to identify emerging issues, risks and opportunities, ensuring policy alignment with business strategy.
• Coordinate the work of external lobbyists, consultants, and trade associations to ensure aligned messaging and execution.
• Prepare executive updates and talking points for various internal working groups and meetings on legislative and regulatory topics.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, public administration or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in government affairs, regulatory compliance or public policy; experience in industrial manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of federal and state legislative and regulatory processes.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing innovative strategies and driving change across large diverse organizations.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage all levels of management.
• Leadership and negotiation skills.
• Travel: Ability to Travel 25%
• Location: Washington, DC; Milwaukee, WI; or Rosemont, IL preferred
• This role reports directly to the Vice President, Trade Compliance, Government Affairs and Sustainability

Expected Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's basepaycompensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, educationand internal peer compensationcomparisons among other potential factors.

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a $6.5B publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controllers, drives, precision motors and actuators, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision tools used in surgical applications.

The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace and defence, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Paid leaves
• Tuition assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [e-mail] you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail].

Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.