Strategic Government Affairs Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Detroit, MI is seeking a Manager Government Relations to support state and local policy efforts, manage projects, and develop internal policy.

The role reports to Senior Director of Corporate Affairs and collaborates with cross-functional teams to advance Ryder’s policy priorities. You will educate and advocate on public policy issues, build relationships with government officials and stakeholders, and oversee content creation and vendor management to ensure timely

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Ryder's government relations efforts focusing on state and local issues and project management.
• Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local regulations and track advocacy outcomes.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather content and integrate strategies into planning and messaging.
• Develop analyses, talking points, and materials to support policy objectives and manage contributors.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including government officials, trade associations, customers, and consultants.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Research and writing

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in Detroit, MI is seeking a Manager Government Relations to support state and local policy efforts, manage projects, and develop internal policy.

The role reports to Senior Director of Corporate Affairs and collaborates with cross-functional teams to advance Ryder’s policy priorities. You will educate and advocate on public policy issues, build relationships with government officials and stakeholders, and oversee content creation and vendor management to ensure timely