Manager of Government Relations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. seeks a Manager of Government Relations to advance state and local policy initiatives and support federal activities. The role reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs and collaborates with cross-functional teams to craft advocacy materials and drive policy-focused strategies.

The position involves managing programs, monitoring regulations, and engaging with policymakers, industry groups, and customers to align government relations with Ryder’s strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in political science, economics, public policy/public administration or related field.
• 5+ years of professional government relations experience.
• 3+ years navigating state/federal legislative, regulatory, and executive processes.
• 3+ years managing cross-functional projects or teams.
• 3+ years engagement with external affairs, public policy, 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 legislations relevant to Ryder.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather content for policy initiatives.
• Develop analyses, talking points, and advocacy materials to support government relations objectives.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders including policymakers, trade associations, and customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe

PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Description: Summary

The Manager Government Relations will support Ryder's Government Relations efforts with a focus on state and local issues, project management, and internal policy development while also contributing to select federal initiatives. This position will report to the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs and will work closely with cross‑functional teams in the development and implementation of sophisticated policy‑related strategies and initiatives. This includes educating and advocating on key public policy issues to drive Ryder’s business priorities while maintaining effective relationships with key civic, government, community, business leaders, and other stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Manage the internal government relations programs, policies, and initiatives of Ryder by providing full project management support such as developing and maintaining core governing policies, internal controls, procedures, documents, systems, etc.
• Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local regulations and legislation relevant to Ryder and define and track measurable advocacy outcomes tied to business priorities and communicate progress, risks, recommendations, and additional items.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify and gather qualitative and quantitative content needed to ensure Government Relations efforts further Ryder’s approach for policies, practices, goals, metrics, disclosures, and compliance as well as to integrate government relations strategies into business planning, project execution, community engagement, and external messaging.
• Develop written analyses, talking points, advocacy, and additional materials to support Ryder’s government relations objectives such as creating content (i.e., write copy) for communications (policies, emails, web pages, etc.) and manage contributors, content creators, and contractors/third‑party vendors to ensure that all projects assigned are completed accurately and on time.
• Liaison and manage relationships with internal/external stakeholders, including federal, state, and local governments/policymakers, trade associations, customers, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of Ryder’s advocacy priorities, key regulations and legislation impacting the company, industry, customers, and other stakeholders.
• A high level of discretion and sensitivity is required in performing the work.
• Responsible for enterprise program outcomes, stakeholder alignment, and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and communicates comfortably with high‑profile audiences.
• Action‑oriented, organized with excellent follow‑up practices and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Establish, facilitate, and maintain effective and collaborative cross‑functional, professional working relationships at all levels of authority among a variety of stakeholders (internal/external peers, work groups, customers, policymakers, etc.) and build support for government relations initiative.
• Analyze and evaluate economic, political, and social trends, impacts and consequences of legislative/regulatory policies and actions.
• Knowledge or familiarity with transportation, supply chain, logistics operations, and the legislative/regulatory process.
• Well‑developed communication and presentation skills: verbal, written, listening, and group facilitation.
• Expert knowledge of grammar and punctuation in English is a must.
• Communicates comfortably with high‑profile audiences.
• Advanced Required Proficient in Microsoft 360 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), Adobe, and other technology applications needed to carry out professional work.
• Advanced Required Strong research and analytical skills.
• Advanced Preferred Working knowledge of the public policy processes at the local, state, and federal levels. Ideally have experience with transportation policy issue.

Travel

Yes, This is a remote position with anticipated travel at 20‑30%.

Target Bonus

20%

Job Category

Legal

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Compensation Information

Pay Type: Salaried

Minimum Pay Range: 115,000

Maximum Pay Range: 130,000

Benefits Information

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave.
• Tax‑advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants

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Company Overview

Ryder operates behind the scenes, managing critical fleet, transportation and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that consumers use every day. When you choose Ryder, you get access to industry‑leading technology, one of North America’s largest fleet of trucks, an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses, and some of the most talented people in the industry.

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