Manager, Government Affairs

In coordination with the Senior Vice President for Global Government Affairs and Community Engagement and the Director of Government Affairs, the Government Affairs Manager implements advocacy strategies to advance policy positions at the state and federal level by working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure recommendations align to deliver on Sherwin-Williams’ corporate priorities.

This role will report to 505 9th Street, NW #830 Washington, DC.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships. 

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.    

• Represent Sherwin-Williams before the U.S. federal government as well as targeted state/local governments.
• Maintain an understanding of the policy and regulatory landscape of key issues to Sherwin-Williams.
• Monitor political developments that may impact the business or how Government Affairs engages on priority issues.
• Track and analyze legislative and regulatory policy developments, providing intelligence and insights.
• Assists in the development of communications to support government affairs strategies, including internal and external communications, position papers, and issue briefings.
• Support and further establish a political network on issue areas of importance to Sherwin-Williams with key elected officials, their staff and committees of jurisdiction, relevant agencies, and trade associations.
• Participates in U.S. trade association and coalition activities.
• Helps to support and engage U.S. government relations consultants based on direction by senior government affairs team leaders.
• You will be required to register as a lobbyist. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree (from an accredited institution, college or university)
• 5-7 years of government affairs, regulatory affairs, and/or public policy experience
• Government or government relations expertise with US Congress and US federal agencies
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with policymakers in a bipartisan and bicameral manner, as well as industry stakeholders and other partners
• Proactive, strategic thinker, strong work ethic, sound judgment, diplomacy, and ethics.
• Solution-oriented, flexible, and collaborative
• Ability to effectively deliver information, and explain, advocate, and negotiate positions and issues to a broad spectrum of individuals
• Ability to quickly learn and evaluate issues as they arise
• Issue interest in environment, chemical management, trade, and sustainability
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of government affairs, regulatory affairs, and/or public policy experience
• Experience with state/local government preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn legislative and regulatory tracking software

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

• 20%

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.