Government Relations & Policy Manager

Ryder System, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Government Relations to support state and local policy advocacy, project management, and internal policy development, while contributing to select federal initiatives.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs and works with cross-functional teams to educate and advocate on public policy issues to drive Ryder’s priorities and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Political Science, Economics, Public Policy/Public Administration or related field , required
• 5 years or more Professional work experience in government relations and/or a related field, required
• 3 years or more Experience navigating state/federal legislative, regulatory, and executive processes, required
• 3 years or more Managing cross-functional projects or teams for corporations, governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or relevant area, required
• 3 years or more Engagement with external affairs, public policy, sales, investor relations, and/or stakeholder management, preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage internal government relations programs, policies, and initiatives with project management support.
• Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local regulations and track advocacy outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather content and integrate government relations strategies into planning and messaging.
• Develop analyses, talking points, and materials to support Ryder's government relations objectives.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders, including policymakers, trade associations, customers, consultants.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Time management

Independent and collaborative

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy analysis

Transportation policy knowledge

Grammar and punctuation (English)

Microsoft 365 & Adobe

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Economics, Public Policy/Public Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Government Relations to support state and local policy advocacy, project management, and internal policy development, while contributing to select federal initiatives.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs and works with cross-functional teams to educate and advocate on public policy issues to drive Ryder’s priorities and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders.