State Government Affairs Manager - Texas & Oklahoma

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POSITION SUMMARY:

 Advocates for Marathon Petroleum in Texas and Oklahoma through coordinated stakeholder outreach and the development of strong relationships with state and local government officials. This position, based in Houston, TX, serves as the primary interface with various state, county, and local government entities and regulatory agencies, and acts as a liaison to key trade associations, business groups, and community stakeholders.

The preferred location for this role is MPC’s Houston office, but other MPC locations may be considered. 
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the primary liaison with state and local governments across Texas and Oklahoma, representing all Marathon Petroleum operations, including refining, logistics, and the company’s significant and rapidly growing natural gas midstream gathering assets in the Permian Basin.
• Manages state public policy issues, legislation and regulations. Represents Company interests through interaction with key elected officials and local agencies and associations.
• Develops and implements public policy strategies supporting business goals and promoting positive reputational image within the region
• Coordinates and ensures active participation in business trade organizations that enhance public policy interests at the state and local level.
• Provides communication support on public policy issues. Acts as liaison between local operational entities and leadership team relative to local public policy issues.
• Establishes and implements an approach to aid grassroots constituency-building efforts.
• Coordinates with the Community Relations Specialist to support the development and implementation of a consistent approach and strategic priorities for community outreach.
• Advises management and business leadership of government, community, and media issues. Serves as a advisor to Refinery Leadership Team
• Prepares government affairs reports to executive management team.
• Coordinates establishment of key policy positions and manages communication to appropriate elected and regulatory officials.
• Serves as a member of business trade associations to enhance public policy for the business community.
• Keeps abreast of governmental and regulatory issues which may impact business.
• Advises management on key legislative and regulatory issues.
• Works with stakeholders to find mutually agreeable options for regulations and ordinances that impact our business.
• Assists with securing necessary permit and licenses for the businesses
• Credible and sought-after thought leader on issues that matter to government and Marathon.
• Engages with peers, NGO's, and other relevant stakeholders to address issues of mutual interest
• Serves as the Liaison Officer within the Incident Command System (ICS) for emergency response coordination

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in public relations, communication, journalism, public policy, engineering or related discipline required.
• Minimum 8 years of government, community or public affairs experience required
• Experience within refining, marketing, and logistics industry preferred

SKILLS:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing issues concurrently
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills and proven track record of building strong relationships with individuals across the political and advocacy spectrum
• Firm understanding of regulatory and governmental processes
• Strong personal integrity and the ability to think strategically
• Demonstrated ability to work across business boundaries

TRAVEL EXPECTED: Up to 25%
 

LOCATION:  The preferred location for this role is MPC’s Houston office, but other MPC locations may be considered. 

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We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.