Remote Government Relations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Government Relations to support state and local policy efforts, manage internal programs, and help shape federal initiatives.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and SMEs to drive policy strategies aligned with Ryder’s priorities, while maintaining strong relationships with government, industry, and community leaders. The role emphasizes project management, policy analysis, and content creation to inform communications and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 5+ years in government relations or a similar role.
• 3+ years managing cross-functional projects or teams.
• Experience navigating state/federal legislative and regulatory processes.
• Engagement with external affairs, public policy, or investor relations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal government relations programs and policies with project management support.
• Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local regulations; track advocacy outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather content for policy strategies and compliance.
• Develop analyses, talking points, and materials to support government relations objectives.
• Liaise with federal, state, and local policymakers, trade associations, and stakeholders.

Skills

Policy communication

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy analysis

Project management

Regulatory affairs

Research and reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, 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 efforts, manage internal programs, and help shape federal initiatives.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and SMEs to drive policy strategies aligned with Ryder’s priorities, while maintaining strong relationships with government, industry, and community leaders. The role emphasizes project management, policy analysis, and content creation to inform communications and external