Government Affairs Director

PepsiCo Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a seasoned policy and government affairs leader to manage regulatory issues across the Midwestern United States, advancing the company’s growth strategy.

The role will develop, enhance, and execute a multi-year vision for PPGA within the Midwestern region, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to shape public policy, regulations, and industry relations. You will monitor policy developments, respond to regulatory threats, and represent PepsiCo in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Affairs, Legal, Communications, Economics or related field or related experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a corporate affairs, government affairs, PR, CSR or communications role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and research current and relevant emerging public policy issues concerning how PepsiCo should work with allied organizations and industries.
• Ensure early identification of regulatory business risks and align internal and external stakeholders to address the potential threats.
• Provide external insight into the company with respect to key policy and regulatory matters that affect the implementation of the commercial and business operations strategy.
• Represent the company in external meetings with governments, third parties, and various industry/trade associations.

Skills

Public policy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Affairs, Legal, Communications, Economics or related field

Job description

Overview

This role will manage key policy and regulatory issues across the Midwestern United States to protect and support PepsiCo's growth ambition. Position will develop, enhance, and execute against a strategic vision and multi-year strategy for PPGA within the Midwestern region in terms of public policy, regulations, government affairs and industry and trade relations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and research current and relevant emerging public policy issues concerning how PepsiCo should work with allied organizations and industries.
• Ensure early identification of regulatory business risks and align internal and external stakeholders to address the potential threats.
• Provide external insight into the company with respect to key policy and regulatory matters that affect the implementation of the commercial and business operations strategy.
• Represent the company in external meetings with governments, third parties, and various industry/trade associations.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $132,200 - $262,400.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 25% of annual salary paid out annuallyand an additional target payout of 10% of annual salary is paid out over 3 years following the end of the performance period.
• Long term incentive equity may be awarded based on eligibility and performance.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Affairs, Legal, Communications, Economics or related field or related experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a corporate affairs, government affairs, PR, CSR or communications role.

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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