Remote Government Affairs & Policy Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Target Bonus 20%

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Government Relations to advance state and local policy efforts, manage projects, and help shape internal policy development.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to educate and advocate on key issues that align with Ryder’s business priorities. This remote role reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs, requiring strong written and verbal communication, and offers a 20% target bonus along with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Economics, Public Policy/Public Administration or related field, required.
• 5 years or more professional work experience in government relations 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 or related entities, required.
• 3 years or more engagement with external affairs, public policy, sales, investor relations, or stakeholder management, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal government relations programs with project management support and policy development.
• Monitor federal, state, and local regulations and measure advocacy outcomes aligned to business priorities.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather content and integrate government relations strategies into business planning.
• Develop analyses, talking points, advocacy materials, and manage contributors and vendors.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders including policymakers, trade associations, and customers.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Public policy analysis

Written communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Government Relations to advance state and local policy efforts, manage projects, and help shape internal policy development.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to educate and advocate on key issues that align with Ryder’s business priorities. This remote role reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs, requiring strong written and verbal communication, and offers a 20% target bonus along with comprehensive