Senior Director, State Government Affairs & Policy

CMA CGM; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition repayment

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CMA CGM is seeking a Director of State Government Relations in Arlington, VA to lead engagement with state and local governments, advising on regulatory and policy matters affecting all Group businesses in the U.S. You will drive advocacy, manage relationships with lawmakers, and identify grant and funding opportunities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with 10–15 years of general experience and 3–5 years in relevant industries.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of state and local government regulatory and policy roles.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to handle complex assignments.
• Excellent advocacy and negotiating skills.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides intelligence, advice, and support for Group businesses and U.S.-based companies and Head Office under CLO direction on proposed regulatory changes in states where the Group does business.
• Represents the Group before state and local governments including councils, legislators and staff, and advocates on behalf of Group businesses.
• Communicates with customers, vendors, and other contract partners regarding state laws, policies, and their business impact.
• Leads and supports grant and other resource opportunities for Group companies with local and state governments.
• Provides support and backup for other special projects in the U.S. and on global matters as required.
• MISCELLANEOUS RELATED DUTIES or PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Independent work

Regulatory policy understanding

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

CMA CGM is seeking a Director of State Government Relations in Arlington, VA to lead engagement with state and local governments, advising on regulatory and policy matters affecting all Group businesses in the U.S. You will drive advocacy, manage relationships with lawmakers, and identify grant and funding opportunities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with 10–15 years of general experience and 3–5 years in relevant industries.