Government Affairs Associate

Petro Papa; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time-Off

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

Educational Reimbursement

Parental Bonding Time

Employee Discounts

Job summary

HF Sinclair Corporation seeks a Government Affairs Associate to support multifaceted government relations efforts in Dallas. You will interact with marketing, renewables, political, and research teams and engage with lawmakers to advance business objectives.

The role requires a minimum of three years in the field and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; an MBA is preferred. Travel up to 25% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in scientific discipline, Government, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ industry and specialty-related experience.
• MBA or equivalent experience in government affairs preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills; legislative competency; negotiation and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides key updates and participates in industry groups.
• Streamlines management of political contributions through the DINO PAC.
• Contributes to budget and process development for political contributions; participates in DINO PAC board discussions.
• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates legislative and regulatory developments; prepares briefing materials and leadership recommendations.
• Maintains and administers the DINO PAC charitable giving match program.
• Participates in industry events as needed.
• Builds relationships with key government officials with VP Government Affairs support.
• Assists Government Affairs team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Legislative competency

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline

MBA or equivalent

Job description

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HF Sinclair's Government Affairs Associate partners with marketing, renewables, political, and research functions regarding Governmental Affairs. Exposure to many segments of the company and meetings with key lawmakers.

Job Duties

• Provides key customer appropriate updates and participates in industry groups
• Streamlines the management of political contributions through the DINO PAC
• Participates in the development of budget and process for political contributions, participate in DINO PAC board discussions
• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates legislative and regulatory developments; assesses potential impacts to company operations and business objectives, and prepares briefing materials and recommendations for leadership decision-making
• Maintains and administers the DINO PAC’s charitable giving match program
• Participates in industry events on an as needed basis
• Builds relationships with key government officials with the support of VP Government Affairs
• Assists Government Affairs team with administrative tasks

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Experience

A minimum of three years’ industry and specialty related experience is required.

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline, Government, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or a related field, is required.

Preferred Educational Level:

An MBA or equivalent experience in government affairs.

Required Skills

Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills; basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; strong legislative competency as well as strong negotiating and influencing skills. Analytically strong with attention to details. In depth knowledge of legislative data requirements, programs and policies. Thorough understanding of the legislative process, including an understanding of the roles and decision points in Congress and Federal regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication. Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.

Work Conditions

Office based with up to 25% travel by land and air required. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions.

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally.

Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit Total Rewards .

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise finger and hand movements, reaching or grasping, ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, valid State driver’s license and proof of insurance required, and perceiving color differences. Job conditions may require standing and walking.

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and lubricants and specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to our refineries and the petroleum industry. HF Sinclair markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacic Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states and supplies high quality fuels to more than 1,750 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand to more than 350 additional locations throughout the country. HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in New Mexico. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth