Director of Government Affairs

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Government Affairs at UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE). This is a hybrid opportunity based in our Washington, DC office.

The Director of Government Affairs will oversee the organization's government relations and public policy strategy to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and more sustainable. The Director will drive ULSE's policy agenda and government engagement with key policymakers, partners, standards developers, and industry leaders. With a strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes, the Director will identify opportunities for the organization to shape and influence public policy and advocacy.

Reporting directly to the VP Government Relations & Partnerships, the Director will deepen awareness and understanding of ULSE and the impact of its standards. As a people leader, the Director of Government Affairs will lead and mentor a high-performing team that will advance public policy objectives.

UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE):
At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Standards teams who develop the standards required to put that knowledge into practice.

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Director of Government Affairs
, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Direct and execute ULSE's government affairs strategy, including setting policy priorities and leading stakeholder engagement efforts with policymakers, agencies, and government audiences.
• Identify opportunities to shape legislation, regulation, and policy initiatives aligned with ULSE's mission and expertise at the federal, state, and local levels. Serve as advisor to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations to inform engagement and advocacy strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, regulatory bodies, government agencies, industry associations, and advocacy groups.
• Strengthen ULSE's visibility, influence, and impact by engaging influential stakeholders and advancing advocacy initiatives.
• Proactively identify and facilitate meetings between ULSE and senior external stakeholders or government officials.
• Support the management and coordination of external government relations (GR) firms and consultants to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and advocacy strategies.
• Collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer to coordinate government engagement opportunities with UL Research Institutes (ULRI), ensuring alignment on government related initiatives and objectives.
• Ensure project activities comply with organizational processes, including data entry, project tracking, and adherence to intellectual property guidelines.
• Independently manage workload, meet deadlines, and contribute to shared team goals through clear communication and accountability.
• Develop and lead high performing team. Cultivate collaborative environment to ensure team's success in effective execution of strategic activities.
• Maintain continued awareness of industry trends and external context, offering insight to inform strategic decisions and direction of the ULSE organization. Continuously monitor, analyze, and report on legislative and regulatory developments that may impact ULSE.

What you ll experience working at UL Standards & Engagement:

We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship in to everything we do. Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

Salary Range: $ - $

Pay type: Salary

People: Our people make us special. You ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today s global challenges require.

Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

Values: Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and…