Senior Policy & Government Relations Director

Society of Chemical Manufacturing Affliates; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCMA in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area seeks a seasoned Government Relations professional to monitor federal and state policy developments affecting the specialty chemical industry and to develop proactive advocacy materials.

The role builds relationships with Members of Congress, agencies, coalitions, and industry stakeholders in a hybrid setup. The candidate will draft letters and testimony, provide timely policy analysis, and coordinate fly-ins and events, delivering strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, chemistry, environmental policy, engineering, or communications.
• Minimum of six years of government relations experience in Congress, a federal or state agency, or related public policy role.
• Experience with chemical manufacturing, environmental, trade, or regulatory policy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and analyzes federal and state legislative, regulatory, and policy developments impacting the specialty chemical industry.
• Drafts comment letters, statements, testimony, policy papers, briefing materials, and advocacy materials.
• Develops policy recommendations and advocacy materials supporting SOCMA's government relations priorities.
• Builds relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, agencies, coalitions, and industry stakeholders.
• Represents SOCMA before Congress, federal and state agencies, coalition partners, conferences, and events.
• Provides timely policy updates and recommendations to SOCMA leadership and members.
• Works with SOCMA members and committees to identify policy priorities and advocacy strategies.
• Helps plan congressional fly-ins, state advocacy initiatives, and member briefings and events.
• Collaborates to develop government relations content for newsletters, website updates, and presentations.
• Supports SOCMA meetings by preparing agendas and materials and following up on action items.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Legislative processes

Written communication

Public policy

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, chemistry, environmental policy, engineering, communications

Minimum of six years of experience in government relations

Experience in chemical manufacturing or environmental policy preferred

Job description

SOCMA in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area seeks a seasoned Government Relations professional to monitor federal and state policy developments affecting the specialty chemical industry and to develop proactive advocacy materials.

The role builds relationships with Members of Congress, agencies, coalitions, and industry stakeholders in a hybrid setup. The candidate will draft letters and testimony, provide timely policy analysis, and coordinate fly-ins and events, delivering strategic