State & Local Government Relations Lead

Ryder System, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Manager Government Relations to support state and local advocacy, project management, and internal policy development while contributing to select federal initiatives.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs and collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement policy-related strategies. The position emphasizes educating and advocating on public policy issues to drive Ryder’s priorities, maintaining relationships with government, civic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Economics, Public Policy/Public Administration or related field, required.
• 5+ years of professional work experience in government relations.
• 3+ years navigating state/federal legislative, regulatory, and executive processes.
• 3+ years managing cross-functional projects or teams for various organizations.
• 3+ years engagement with external affairs, public policy, sales, investor relations, and/or stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal government relations programs with project management, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor federal, state, and local regulations and track advocacy outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate government relations into planning and messaging.
• Develop analyses, talking points, and materials to support Ryder’s objectives and manage contributors.
• Liaise with stakeholders including governments, trade associations, customers, and consultants.

Skills

Government relations

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Microsoft 365

Adobe

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Economics, Public Policy/Public Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Manager Government Relations to support state and local advocacy, project management, and internal policy development while contributing to select federal initiatives.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs and collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement policy-related strategies. The position emphasizes educating and advocating on public policy issues to drive Ryder’s priorities, maintaining relationships with government, civic,