Sr Manager, State Government Affairs – Remote Hybrid within Central Region

Kraft Heinz; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 121.000 - 151.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Senior Manager, State Government Affairs to advance policy priorities at the state level across a defined region. You will execute legislative strategies, manage relationships with lawmakers and stakeholders, and collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, R&D, Supply Chain, ESG, and Communications teams.

You will draft position statements, coordinate testimony, and support coalition-building, while supervising outside consultants and staying aligned with corporate policy

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; translate policy developments into business insights.
• Solid project management; manage multiple priorities and workstreams.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Manage government affairs activities for an assigned group of states in alignment with broader state and federal advocacy strategies.
• Serve as a state lobbyist in priority states; draft and negotiate bill language, support sponsor engagement, and coordinate testimony.
• Develop bipartisan relationships with state legislators, executive branch staff, and committee members; support engagement plans.
• Prepare position statements, regulatory comments, briefing materials, and executive talking points as needed.
• Represent Kraft Heinz in state rulemaking processes and external forums.
• Build and maintain coalitions with other companies, trade associations, and aligned organizations to advance policy goals.
• Monitor state legislative/regulatory activity; summarize developments and provide timely updates with next steps.
• Support management of outside consultants and contract lobbyists; coordinate work plans and budgets.
• Partner with Legal, Regulatory, R&D, Supply Chain, ESG, Commercial, HR, and Communications teams to support issue management.

Conocimientos

Policy understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project management

Travel willingness

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (JD/MA/MBA)

Descripción del empleo

State Government Affairs - CENTRAL

Location: (Remote Hybrid within Central Region up to 40% travel)

Job Description

Reports to: Associate Director, State Affairs

The Senior Manager, State Government Affairs plays an important role within the Government Affairs team by supporting Kraft Heinz Company’s (KHC) state‑level advocacy efforts. This role helps advance company policy priorities in key states by executing legislative and regulatory strategies, maintaining relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, and partnering cross‑functionally to mitigate risk and support business objectives.

This position reports to the Associate Director of State Government Affairs and works closely with internal and external partners to help protect and promote KHC’s interests at the state level.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage government affairs activities for an assigned group of states in alignment with broader state and federal advocacy strategies.
• Serve as a state lobbyist in priority states, including drafting and negotiating bill language, supporting sponsor engagement, delivering or coordinating testimony, and assisting with committee and floor strategy.
• Develop and maintain bipartisan relationships with state legislators, executive branch staff, and committee members; support engagement plans and relationship‑tracking efforts.
• Act as a policy subject‑matter resource in one or more KHC‑relevant areas; assist in preparing position statements, regulatory comments, briefing materials, and executive talking points.
• Represent KHC in state rulemaking processes and select external stakeholder or industry forums.
• Participate in building and maintaining coalitions with other companies, trade associations, chambers of commerce, and aligned organizations to advance shared policy goals.
• Monitor state legislative, regulatory, and ballot activity; summarize developments and provide timely updates with recommended next steps.
• Support the management of outside consultants and contract lobbyists, including coordination of work plans, budgets, and compliance requirements.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Legal, Regulatory, R&D, Supply Chain, ESG, Commercial, HR, and Communications teams to support issue management and state‑level response efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes, including lobbying and ethics compliance
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate policy developments into business‑relevant insights
• Solid project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams
• Sound judgment, high integrity, and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive matters
• Willingness to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (JD, MA, MBA, or similar)
• Experience in a corporate or trade association government affairs function
• Prior experience working in or with state government (legislative staff, executive branch, or state agency)

Required Experience

• 6–8 years of experience in state government, public policy, or state lobbying
• Demonstrated experience supporting or executing legislative or regulatory strategies, including drafting materials and engaging policymakers
• Exposure to at least one or two policy areas relevant to KHC (e.g., food policy, packaging, agriculture, environmental policy, tax, workforce/labor)
• Experience working with external consultants or coalition partners preferred
• Familiarity with state policy organizations such as NCSL, CSG, or NGA is a plus

EEO Policy

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$120,800.00 - $151,000.00

Bonus

This position is eligible for a performance‑based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well‑being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Govt Relations Office

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.