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Director, Federal Government Relations
Freeport-McMoRan. Lead the development and implementation of the company’s federal government affairs strategy .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in federal government relations, public policy, and advocacy strategies, with a strong ability to influence legislative outcomes and engage with senior officials. Proven track record in leading cross-functional initiatives and managing external resources in a complex regulatory environment.
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Federal Government RelationsPublic Policy AdvocacyLegislative AffairsStrategic CommunicationCoalition Building
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Hard Skills
Federal Legislative ProcessesRegulatory AffairsPolitical Strategy DevelopmentPolicy AnalysisCampaign-Finance KnowledgeRisk AssessmentExecutive Briefing PreparationEngagement with Federal OfficialsAdvocacy Strategy ImplementationCross-Functional Leadership
Soft Skills
Exceptional Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsStrategic JudgmentAnalytical CapabilityInfluence Skills
Industry Keywords
Political SciencePublic AdministrationNatural ResourcesMining IndustryEnergy SectorManufacturing IndustryTrade AssociationsPAC GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceGovernment Decision-Making
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the development and implementation of the company’s federal government affairs strategy
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on federal legislative, regulatory, and political matters
- Represent the company with senior congressional and Executive Branch leaders
- Establish advocacy priorities and direct engagement initiatives on federal legislative and regulatory matters
- Monitor and assess federal legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting the business
- Provide strategic counsel on risks, opportunities, policy positions, and recommended actions
- Lead collaboration across legal, regulatory, operations, communications, sustainability, and business functions
- Define enterprise policy priorities and ensure consistent policy positions, messaging, and advocacy efforts
- Establish company policy positions and advocacy strategies
- Oversee executive briefings, testimony, comment letters, policy analyses, talking points, and other advocacy materials
- Prepare senior leaders for interactions with federal policymakers and key stakeholders
- Build and lead strategic coalitions and influence trade association priorities
- Manage external consultants and lobbyists as needed
- Provide strategic direction for federal political engagement and PAC activities, including governance, contribution strategy, reporting, and oversight
- Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
- Perform other duties as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Business, Communications, or a related field
- Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in federal government relations, public policy, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, or a related field, including experience leading complex advocacy strategies
- Demonstrated experience engaging senior congressional, Executive Branch, and federal agency officials and influencing legislative or regulatory outcomes
- Experience advising senior executives, leading cross-functional policy initiatives, and directing external consultants, trade associations, coalitions, or staff
- Expert knowledge of federal legislative, regulatory, appropriations, political, lobbying, campaign-finance, and government decision-making processes
- Executive presence and exceptional communication, negotiation, and influence skills
- Strategic judgment and analytical capability to anticipate policy trends, assess enterprise risk and opportunity, establish priorities, and recommend decisive courses of action
- Ability to lead through influence across a complex matrixed organization, build coalitions, manage external resources, and deliver results in a high-profile, fast-changing environment
- Ability to work primarily onsite at the Washington, DC office location
- Up to 15% domestic travel as required
- Mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws
- Preferred: Established senior-level relationships across Congress, the Executive Branch, federal agencies, and relevant national policy organizations
- Preferred: Experience in mining, energy, natural resources, manufacturing, or another highly regulated, capital-intensive industry
- Preferred: Experience leading political engagement, PAC governance, trade association strategy, coalition development, or external lobbying resources
- Preferred: Advanced degree in public policy, law, business, public administration, or a related field
Benefits
Comp & perks- Additional incentive compensation based on company and individual performance
- Annual long-term incentive consideration
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet
- Internal progression opportunities
- Limited remote work flexibility
- Up to 15% domestic travel as required to support business objectives