Government Affairs Director

Starkey Hearing; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 148,610 - 198,975; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Hearing aid benefits

Job summary

Starkey Hearing is seeking a Government Affairs Director at our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters to lead government relations, advocate for policy favorable to Starkey, and secure government contracts. The role requires strategic planning, relationship management with state and federal officials, community engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration to advance Starkey’s business objectives.

This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to influence public policy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in government relations, lobbying, or a closely related field.
• Proven track record of successfully securing government contracts and influencing public policy.
• Strong understanding of legislative processes and government operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to travel as needed to meet with government officials, attend legislative sessions, and participate in community events.
• A typical office environment with some remote work possible depending on company policy.

Responsibilities

• Legislative Advocacy: Represent the company before government bodies and officials, advocating for legislation and policies that favor our business interests. Develop and execute advocacy strategies that align with our company's objectives.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, community leaders, and in-state lobbyists to promote the company’s interests and secure support for various initiatives.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive government relations strategies that integrate with the company's overall business goals. Monitor political and legislative environments to anticipate changes that could impact the company.
• Community Engagement: Enhance the company's community relations by participating in community events, public meetings, and other venues to boost corporate visibility and public goodwill.
• Reporting and Compliance: Ensure all lobbying activities are reported in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Maintain transparency in all dealings and ensure ethical conduct in all activities.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional departments to coordinate efforts and share insights that inform broader business strategies.
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Public policy knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Starkey is hiring a Government Affairs Director at our Global Headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. This role is pivotal in enhancing our governmental and community engagement to secure and expand our business through government contracts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that enhance our visibility and foster impactful relationships with government entities, industry partners, and community stakeholders.

At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.

About

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Here’s a video about the people behind Starkey’s groundbreaking innovation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0

Job Responsibilities

• Legislative Advocacy: Represent the company before government bodies and officials, advocating for legislation and policies that favor our business interests. Develop and execute advocacy strategies that align with our company's objectives.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, community leaders, and in-state lobbyists to promote the company’s interests and secure support for various initiatives.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive government relations strategies that integrate with the company's overall business goals. Monitor political and legislative environments to anticipate changes that could impact the company.
• Community Engagement: Enhance the company's community relations by participating in community events, public meetings, and other venues to boost corporate visibility and public goodwill.
• Reporting and Compliance: Ensure all lobbying activities are reported in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Maintain transparency in all dealings and ensure ethical conduct in all activities.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional departments to coordinate efforts and share insights that inform broader business strategies.
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in government relations, lobbying, or a closely related field.
• Proven track record of successfully securing government contracts and influencing public policy.
• Strong understanding of legislative processes and government operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to travel as needed to meet with government officials, attend legislative sessions, and participate in community events.
• A typical office environment with some remote work possible depending on company policy.

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $148,610 – $198,975 / year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement. This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.