Director, Federal Government Affairs

Overview

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. UPS is seeking a seasoned public affairs advocate to join the Global Public Affairs team with a focus on U.S. Federal Affairs. This position is full-time and will report to the head of Federal Affairs. The role will work closely with other Public Affairs team members in the development and execution of legislative and regulatory advocacy and will serve as a trusted advisor to business partners across the company.

Prior legislative experience and excellent political judgment are required.

UPS Public Affairs Director, Federal Affairs Advocate — Washington, D.C.

• Determine legislative strategy for UPS federal policy priorities including data security, postal and transportation policy.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials and federal policymakers including Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and their staff.
• Create coalitions with industry and third-party organizations and help manage external associations.
• Manage advocacy campaigns in support of UPS’s legislative and regulatory agenda.
• Participate in legislative and regulatory hearings and develop advocacy materials, including legislative analysis, talking points and presentations.

• Bachelor's Degree or Intl Equivalent – Required
• 4-6 years of experience serving in a legislative role in the government or working directly on public policy issues.
• Deep understanding of government relations, including effective lobbying strategies, grassroots organizing, and the mechanics of policy making.
• Strong strategic thinker with polished written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in labor, data security or postal issues is a plus.
• Excellent judgment, research skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in fast-paced, cross-functional collaboration.
• Willing to travel.
• Self-starter; intrinsically motivated but also a good teammate.

Operating in more than 200 countries and territories, UPS is committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. Beginning as a small messenger service started by enterprising teenagers and a $100 loan, UPS and its approximately 490,000 UPSers around the globe are a transportation and logistics leader, offering innovative solutions to customers, big and small. UPS understands and appreciates its responsibility to help build safer, stronger and more resilient communities founded on justice and economic opportunity for all, supported by a healthy, sustainable global environment.

• This job is Grade 40E.
• No relocation assistance offered.
• Candidate must currently be located in the geographic location of the job or be willing to self-relocate.
• Compensation ranges and programs are described, including base pay, incentives, and benefits; details depend on location, knowledge, skills, education/training, and experience.

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.