Government Affairs Leader

Dow; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + bonus

Medical & life insurance

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Dow is seeking a Government Affairs Leader in Washington, DC to drive federal advocacy and policy engagement. You will work with Members of Congress, staff, and Administration officials to advance Dow’s priorities, translate business needs into effective advocacy, and monitor developments across the federal landscape.

You will build bipartisan relationships, develop messaging and briefing materials, and coordinate with Dow businesses and external partners while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience (U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class/Sergeant)
• 6+ years in government affairs/public policy or related field
• Must be able to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship provided

Responsibilities

• Advocate for Dow’s priorities with Members of Congress, staff, and federal agencies
• Serve as a registered federal lobbyist for Dow on legislative and regulatory issues
• Develop bipartisan relationships with policymakers and staff
• Execute advocacy plans in coordination with Government Affairs leadership and business units
• Monitor federal developments and identify opportunities/risks for Dow
• Provide political intelligence and translate findings into advocacy actions
• Create advocacy messages, talking points, and briefing materials for policymakers
• Engage with trade associations and coalitions to progress shared priorities
• Support Dow senior leaders in engagement with Congress and Administration officials
• Build relationships with business leaders to represent Dow’s priorities externally
• Identify opportunities to shape legislative/regulatory outcomes
• Support employee political engagement and DowPAC participation where permitted
• Ensure lobbying activities comply with laws, regulations, and Dow policies

Skills

Interpersonal effectiveness

Communication

Government relations

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant military experience

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About You And This Role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Government Affairs Leader located in Washington, D.C.! In this role, you will support Dow’s federal government affairs and advocacy strategy, helping protect and advance the company’s business and policy priorities. As a registered lobbyist, you will engage directly with Members of Congress, congressional staff, Administration officials, and other key stakeholders on legislative, regulatory, and political issues.

You will build strong relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, translate Dow’s business priorities into effective advocacy strategies, and collaborate across Government Affairs, Dow businesses and functions, and external organizations. You will also monitor the federal political and legislative environment, identify opportunities and risks, and help execute advocacy strategies that advance Dow’s objectives.

Success in this role requires strong political judgment, relationship-building and communication skills, knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process, and the ability to persuasively represent Dow’s positions. You will manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across the organization to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for Dow’s business and policy priorities with Members of Congress, congressional staff, Administration officials, federal agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as a registered federal lobbyist representing Dow on legislative, regulatory, and political issues.
• Develop and maintain strong bipartisan relationships with policymakers and staff.
• Execute advocacy strategies and engagement plans in coordination with Government Affairs leadership, Dow businesses, and functional partners.
• Monitor federal legislative, regulatory, and political developments and identifies opportunities, risks, and implications for Dow.
• Provide timely political and legislative intelligence to internal stakeholders and helps translate developments into actionable advocacy.
• Develop advocacy messages, talking points, briefing materials, and other communications for engagement with policymakers.
• Work with trade associations, coalitions, and external partners to advance shared advocacy priorities.
• Support Dow senior leader engagement with Members of Congress and Administration officials, including briefing materials and follow-up.
• Build relationships with business and functional leaders to understand Dow’s priorities and effectively represent them externally.
• Identify opportunities to proactively shape legislative and regulatory outcomes.
• Support employee political engagement and grassroots advocacy, as appropriate.
• Where permitted by law, supports employee engagement and participation in DowPAC.
• Ensures lobbying activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Dow policies.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in government affairs, congressional affairs, public policy, government service, or a related field.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior public sector experience strongly preferred.

Skills

• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships with policymakers, staff, internal leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex business and policy issues clearly and persuasively.
• Government Relations: Strong political judgment and ability to operate effectively in a bipartisan environment.
• Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Notes

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• For positions based in Washington, D.C., Dow is required by law to include the pay scale that is reasonably expected to represent the salary range for the position. This salary range is specific to Washington, D.C. and accounts for both new and experienced employees with consideration to factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, and sustained job performance (or similar jobs). A reasonable salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $180,000.

Benefits – What Dow Offers You

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
• Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
• Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
• Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.