State Government Affairs Director TX & AZ Growth

Corning Incorporated; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Austin, TX or Phoenix, AZ is seeking a senior government affairs professional to lead policy initiatives in Texas and Arizona. The role focuses on strengthening relationships, advancing state and local objectives, and supporting growth tied to Corning’s manufacturing and technology priorities.

You will develop policy positions, monitor activity, prepare briefings, and engage elected officials and external stakeholders to advance Corning’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in corporate, government or non-profit government affairs.
• Knowledge of Texas and/or Arizona state government, political culture, business environment, and key institutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in Texas and Arizona state government, regulatory agencies, economic development organizations, or state legislatures; experience with incentives, permitting, energy, workforce, or manufacturing policy preferred.
• Experience in the corporate world with a focus on manufacturing.
• Legislative issue advocacy.
• Government funding expertise.
• Familiarity with state and local incentives, site development, infrastructure funding, permitting processes, and public-private partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Represent Corning Incorporated’s interests in dealings with trade, industry, and professional organizations.
• Conduct briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
• Develop coalitions to support Corning Incorporated’s policy agenda as appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with state and local economic development, workforce, energy, infrastructure, and regulatory stakeholders in Texas and Arizona.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute state and local legislative strategies in Texas and Arizona, and communicate and advocate for company positions and policies.
• Represent the company's position on legislative and regulatory affairs to elected and career government officials.
• Monitor and analyze state and local policy developments that may affect Corning operations, investments, supply chain, workforce, energy, infrastructure, permitting, or economic development opportunities.
• Develop political engagement strategies that support Corning business priorities in Texas and Arizona.
• Maintain political relationships with key public officials and stakeholders on behalf of Corning Incorporated businesses and functions in Texas and Arizona.
• Identify emerging political leaders and opportunities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Public affairs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Austin, TX or Phoenix, AZ is seeking a senior government affairs professional to lead policy initiatives in Texas and Arizona. The role focuses on strengthening relationships, advancing state and local objectives, and supporting growth tied to Corning’s manufacturing and technology priorities.

You will develop policy positions, monitor activity, prepare briefings, and engage elected officials and external stakeholders to advance Corning’s objectives.