State Government Affairs Director - Austin, TX
Core
Develop and execute state government affairs, advocacy, and political engagement strategies to advance business objectives and protect the company's license to operate.
Role type
Senior State Government Affairs Director
Builds
Strategic advocacy programs and policy outcomes for Dow's manufacturing and innovation business
Domain
Chemical manufacturing / Public Policy / Government Relations
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
State legislative and regulatory strategy, stakeholder relationship management, policy risk analysis, coalition building, legislative drafting, executive briefing
Preferred skills
Public sector experience, graduate degree in law/public policy/economics
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Develop and execute state government affairs strategies aligned with business priorities; Build and maintain relationships with governors, legislators, and economic development officials; Serve as principal advisor on state legislative and regulatory developments; Represent Dow before state legislative bodies and regulatory authorities; Draft and support proposed legislative amendments and regulatory language; Coordinate advocacy efforts across manufacturing sites and external partners; Advance policies promoting manufacturing competitiveness and economic growth.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
