Government Affairs Advisor

Exxon Mobil Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings plan with 7% match

Workplace flexibility

Medical, dental, vision plans

Job summary

Exxon Mobil Corporation in Washington, DC is seeking a strategic intelligence and emerging risk advisor to help the organization anticipate and respond to global developments that could impact the business. In this role, you will identify early indicators of change, deliver executive-ready insights, and integrate forward-looking intelligence into enterprise risk management across functions.

You will collaborate with external experts, lead workshops on emerging risk topics, and drive enhancements

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in a related field.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for executive briefings.

Responsibilities

• Analyze global trends and identify early signals of disruptions and opportunities.
• Monitor a portfolio of risk indicators to support proactive decisions.
• Develop and deliver emerging risk reports and executive-ready intelligence.
• Support design of risk dashboards and monitoring frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional strategic risk initiatives.
• Lead or facilitate workshops and scenario discussions.
• Collaborate with external experts and think tanks for insights.
• Ensure intelligence integrates into enterprise risk management processes.
• Recommend improvements to risk identification and assessment methods.
• Contribute to evolving risk governance and resilience practices.
• Promote advanced foresight techniques for strategic planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

MBA

MPP

MA in International Affairs

Security Studies

Economics

Job description

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For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.

Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.

Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

What Role You Will Play on Our Team

You will serve as a strategic intelligence and emerging risk advisor, helping the organization anticipate, understand, and respond to global developments that could create risks or opportunities for the business. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying early indicators of change, assessing their potential impact, and ensuring that leadership has timely, actionable insights to support decision-making.

You will work across functions to strengthen the company's strategic risk capabilities, drive continuous improvement in risk identification and assessment processes, and help integrate forward-looking intelligence into enterprise risk management activities. You will also serve as a key liaison with external experts, consultants, and thought leaders to bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to emerging risk analysis.

What You Will Do

• Analyze global trends and identify early signals of potential disruptions, strategic risks, and emerging opportunities.
• Monitor and maintain a portfolio of risk and opportunity signposts to support proactive decision-making.
• Develop and deliver emerging risk reports, trend analyses, and executive-ready intelligence products.
• Support the design and enhancement of risk dashboards, signpost tracking tools, and monitoring frameworks.
• Coordinate special projects focused on strategic and emerging risk initiatives.
• Lead or facilitate workshops, scenario discussions, and cross-functional engagements on emerging risk topics.
• Partner with third-party consultants, think tanks, and external experts to gather insights and coordinate risk-focused engagements.
• Ensure signpost monitoring and emerging risk intelligence are effectively integrated into enterprise risk management processes.
• Recommend and implement improvements to risk identification, intelligence gathering, and assessment methodologies.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of risk governance practices and enterprise resilience capabilities.
• Promote innovative intelligence, foresight, and analytical techniques to improve risk monitoring and strategic planning

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred (MBA, MPP, MA in International Affairs, Security Studies, Economics, or related discipline).
• Strong analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to convert complex information into actionable business insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level briefings and reports.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• 5+ years of experience in strategic risk, enterprise risk management, intelligence analysis, geopolitical risk, strategy, consulting, public policy, government affairs, or a related field.
• Experience monitoring global political, economic, technological, regulatory, and societal trends and assessing their business implications.
• Proven track record of identifying emerging risks and opportunities and communicating findings to senior leaders.
• Experience developing risk indicators, signposts, early-warning systems, or horizon-scanning programs.
• Experience producing strategic intelligence products, trend reports, scenario analyses, or risk assessments.
• Demonstrated success facilitating workshops, tabletop exercises, scenario planning sessions, or cross-functional risk discussions.
• Experience working with external experts, think tanks, research organizations, consultancies, or industry associations.
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• The expected annual salary range for this position is $185,000 - $230,000. Individual pay will be determined based on various factors, which may include skills, abilities, qualifications, work experience, and education.
• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day,” providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.

Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships.

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