Remote Government Relations Manager | Policy & Advocacy

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

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.