Strategic State Government Affairs Leader

Dow Inc.; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

401(k) savings/retirement match

On-site fitness facilities

Vacation/paid time off

Job summary

Dow in Austin, TX seeks a State Government Affairs Director to lead integrated state policy, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. You will anticipate legislative and regulatory developments, translate them into business strategies, and advise senior leaders with credibility.

You will influence outcomes across governors, legislators, and agencies, coordinating with sites, trade groups, and external consultants to advance Dow's manufacturing priorities and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
• A minimum of 10 years of public policy and/or government advocacy experience.
• Ability to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute state government affairs strategies aligned with Dow's business priorities and advocacy objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with governors, legislators, economic development officials, and other stakeholders to advance Dow's interests.
• Serve as the principal advisor to business and site leaders on state legislative, regulatory, political, and economic developments, translating emerging policy risks and opportunities into actionable business strategies.
• Represent Dow before state legislative bodies, executive branch agencies, regulatory authorities, and other governmental entities.
• Establish and leverage a network of policymakers and stakeholders to shape outcomes and advance Dow's policy priorities.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies on legislative, regulatory, policy, and political issues impacting Dow and manufacturing sector.
• Draft, review, and support proposed legislative amendments, regulatory language, and official comments during rulemaking and legislative processes.
• Coordinate advocacy efforts across Dow sites, business leaders, trade associations, NGOs, and external consultants for a unified approach.
• Represent Dow within industry, trade, and business associations and help shape coalition advocacy strategies and stakeholder engagement.
• Advance policies that promote manufacturing competitiveness, energy affordability, infrastructure investment, workforce development, innovation, and growth.
• Act as a strategic advocate on behalf of Dow, shaping the policy environment and outcomes in assigned states or regions.
• Coordinate advocacy efforts across Dow sites to ensure alignment on policy priorities and strategies.
• Support Dow's political engagement activities, including relationship development with elected officials and participation in approved programs.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Analytical Thinking

Issues Advocacy

Public Policies

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant military experience (US E5 or Canadian PO2/Sergeant)

Job description

Dow in Austin, TX seeks a State Government Affairs Director to lead integrated state policy, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. You will anticipate legislative and regulatory developments, translate them into business strategies, and advise senior leaders with credibility.

You will influence outcomes across governors, legislators, and agencies, coordinating with sites, trade groups, and external consultants to advance Dow's manufacturing priorities and sustainability goals.