Manager, Government Relations

The Home Depot; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot seeks a skilled Government Relations Manager in Washington to lead policy initiatives, manage strategy, and engage with lawmakers and agencies. You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners to advance our public policy priorities while ensuring ethical compliance and regulatory alignment.

This role requires a proven track record in state government affairs, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to drive rapid responses to evolving legislative

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advance the company’s government relations agenda with officials and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage strategy, track legislation and direct lobbying efforts.
• Direct and manage trade associations and external lobbyists while following lobbying laws.
• Provide rapid response to legislative priorities with talking points and grassroots campaigns.
• Serve as primary contact for officials, connect programs to influence public policy.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Public policy knowledge

Microsoft Office

Grievance resolution

Effective writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

The Manager, Government Relations will represent and advance The Home Depot’s government relations agenda before elected officials, government decision-makers, and internal and external strategic partners across the state. The individual is responsible for managing a multifaceted strategic plan to accomplish key government relations objectives and priorities aligned with our core values that will protect, defend and advance The Home Depot’s business.

Key Responsibilities:

• 15% Communicate company priorities - Maintain frequent speaking engagements internally and externally to senior management, large groups and in legislative testimony Write updates on activities in state for weekly newsletters, position papers, grassroots alerts, and issue summaries for internal and external audiences
• 10% Develop and manage community events - Organize store walks and engage in community events with elected officials
• 25% Develop, implement and manage strategy - Develop, implement and manage government relations strategy and legislative agenda, including tracking legislation and direct lobbying Direct and manage trade associations and external lobbyists Follow all lobbying and ethics laws
• 25% Manage The Home Depots legislative agenda - Engage with state-based staff for the federal delegation and engage on federal issues as needed. Provide rapid response to fast-moving legislative priorities including the development of talking points and grassroots campaigns and support for issues in state
• 25% Serve as the company’s primary point of contact - Serve as the company’s primary point of contact for local and state elected officials including the Governor’s administration and relevant state agencies. Connect existing company and Foundation programs and relationships to favorably impact public policy issues and enhance our reputation with policy makers and government stakeholders. Recommend and oversee political contributions to candidates and associations aligned with business interests Work with internal business partners to develop positions, provide legislative testimony and other subject matter expertise directly to state and local officials

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This Position typically reports to the Director or Sr Director of Government Relations
• This Position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 5

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Being Resilient
• Drives Engagement
• Communicates Effectively

For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:

The pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 - $200,000.00