Government Affairs Director

PepsiCo Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 132,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Long-term incentive equity

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a policy and regulatory leader to manage key issues across the Mid-Atlantic region. You will develop and execute a multi-year public policy strategy, coordinating with government affairs, industry, and trade groups to advance PepsiCo's objectives.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, regulatory monitoring, and proactive engagement with external stakeholders to protect and grow PepsiCo's interests across geographies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Proactively scan the environment for key policy matters to identify regulatory risks and opportunities.
• Advise sector and corporate teams on regulatory risks and align plans with proactive mitigation.
• Research emerging public policy issues and advise PepsiCo on engagement with allied organizations and industries.
• Represent PepsiCo in key government and industry bodies and structures.
• Influence public policy to support PepsiCo's business objectives and build coalitions across regions and industries.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science/International Affairs/Communications/Economics

Job description

Overview

This role will manage key policy and regulatory issues across the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Position is responsible for developing, enhancing and executing against a strategic vision and multi-year strategy for PPGA within the region in terms of public policy, regulations, government affairs, industry and trade relations.

Responsibilities

• Proactively scan the environment for key policy matters as they arise to ensure the company stays abreast of any pending regulatory risks to develop a risk mitigation or risk opportunity leverage plan.
• Ensure sector and corporate are advised of key regulatory risks due to contagion affect across geographies and align corporate plans with respect to proactive risk mitigation.
• Monitor and research current and relevant emerging public policy issues concerning how PepsiCo should work with allied organizations and industries.
• Represent the company on key government and industry representative bodies and government structures.
• Assist in influencing public policy in support of PepsiCo's business objectives and enhance the company's reputation by building coalitions across countries, industries, and trade blocs.

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, Communications, Economics or related field or related experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a corporate affairs, government affairs, trade association, 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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