Senior Manager, Government Affairs

Baker Hughes Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 162,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare programs

Thrift Plan (401k)

Short-term incentive plan

Job summary

Baker Hughes Inc. in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Senior Manager to partner with leadership on policy risks and opportunities, manage external stakeholder relationships, and drive advocacy strategies aligned with commercial priorities.

The role focuses on policy development, government relations, and cross-functional coordination to support regional and global business objectives. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of U.S. federal government processes.
• Excellent policy analysis and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop government affairs and public policy strategies across the Americas, focusing on the US and Canada.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting the business.
• Prepare policy positions, advocacy plans, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate stakeholder outreach and engagement with government officials and associations.
• Collaborate with communications and business leaders to ensure policy messaging consistency.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Leadership

Job description

Partner with the best!

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data-driven insights and strategic engagement to maximize customer value and deliver differentiated outcomes in competitive markets.

Fuel your passion!

The Senior Manager will serve as a trusted partner, helping identify policy risks and opportunities, managing external stakeholder relationships, and executing advocacy strategies that support commercial and corporate priorities.

Responsibilities, Authorities And Accountabilities

Policy Development & Strategic Support

• Support the development and implementation of government affairs and public policy strategies across the Americas region, focusing on the US and Canada.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate legislative, regulatory, political, and geopolitical developments impacting the company's businesses and customers.
• Assist in developing policy positions, advocacy plans, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations on priority issues.
• Support regional commercial advocacy efforts by coordinating government engagement related to key business opportunities.
• Identify emerging policy risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate response strategies.

Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain productive relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Represent the company in meetings with government officials, trade associations, coalition partners, and external organizations.
• Coordinate stakeholder outreach and engagement initiatives aligned with company priorities.
• Assist in planning executive meetings with government officials and key external stakeholders.

Advocacy, Communications & Issue Management

• Develop position statements, briefing documents, and presentation materials.
• Partner with Corporate Communications and business leaders to ensure consistent policy messaging.
• Draft internal communications and business updates regarding policy developments and advocacy efforts.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Operations

• Collaborate closely with business leaders, legal, compliance, communications, sustainability, and commercial teams.
• Coordinate activities with government affairs colleagues across regions to ensure alignment of messaging and priorities.

Success Metrics

• Effective execution of advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Timely identification and communication of policy opportunities and risks.
• Strength and quality of relationships with external stakeholders and coalition partners.
• Successful support of commercial advocacy objectives and business priorities.
• Delivery of high-quality policy analysis, executive briefings, and advocacy materials.
• Compliance with lobbying, reporting, and ethics requirements.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of U.S. federal government processes.
• Excellent policy analysis and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Professional Attributes

• Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Comfortable engaging with senior executives, policymakers, and external stakeholders.
• Highly responsive and service-oriented toward internal clients and business partners.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate stakeholder needs.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability.
• Resilient, adaptable, and effective in complex political and business environments.
• Values integrity, kindness, teamwork, and a sense of humor.

Work Environment

• Based in Washington, D.C.
• Approximately 10-15% travel within the region.
• Fast-paced environment requires flexibility and responsiveness.
• Occasional evening and weekend commitments related to events, travel, and stakeholder engagement.

The annual pay scale for this position is between $161,870.00 - $300,670.00.

Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

You will be eligible to participate in the Baker Hughes Short-term incentive plan applicable for the above position. The actual payout for your short-term incentive award will be based on company and individual performance and is contingent upon Baker Hughes achieving pre-determined financial results.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Legal Senior Advisor - Government Affairs

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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