Director, Government Affairs

## Director, Government Affairs Bewerbenlocations:
Irving, TXtime type:
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** About Us
** Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
** What You'll Be Doing
*** Develop and execute state and regional government affairs strategies that advance business priorities in partnership with regional leadership teams.
* Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with elected officials, government agencies, policymakers, community leaders, industry associations, and other key stakeholders.
* Collaborate with state trade associations to influence legislative, regulatory, and policy outcomes that impact the business.
* Represent Heidelberg Materials North America in governmental, industry, and stakeholder forums while serving as a trusted company advocate.
* Provide strategic guidance to regional teams on policy positioning, advocacy initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and issue management efforts.
* Identify emerging legislative, regulatory, and political trends and develop proactive strategies to address opportunities and risks.
* Design and deliver training programs, tools, resources, playbooks, and best practices that strengthen internal advocacy and stakeholder engagement capabilities across regions.
* Support engagement with federal policymakers and national trade associations while ensuring alignment with company government affairs priorities and objectives.
* Lead stakeholder mapping, relationship management, reporting, and analytics efforts to identify key influencers, engagement opportunities, and measure advocacy effectiveness.
* Partner cross-functionally with legal, operations, communications, sustainability, commercial, and other business teams to align public policy strategies with business goals and provide actionable policy insights.
** What Are We Looking For
*** Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, or a related field, preferably within the building materials, construction, manufacturing, industrial, or related sectors.
* Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory, and political processes at the local, state, and federal levels.
* Proven ability to build, influence, and maintain effective relationships with government officials, policymakers, industry associations, and other key stakeholders.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively represent the company in diverse settings.
* Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results.
* High integrity, sound judgment, adaptability, and a collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and effectively across cross-functional teams.
** Work Environment
*** Office-based work environment with periodic travel throughout assigned regions and to industry events.
* Frequent interaction with government officials, policymakers, trade associations, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.
* Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability, strategic thinking, and effective prioritization.
* Occasional attendance at legislative sessions, conferences, public meetings, and stakeholder engagement events.
** What We Offer
*** Competitive base salary
* 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
* Highly competitive benefits programs, including:  + Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits  + Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  + AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance  + Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.
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