Vice President Government Relations

Oxy Chem is seeking an experienced, strategic, and highly credible Vice President of Government Relations to lead the company’s federal and state advocacy efforts. Based in Washington, D.C., this executive-level role serves as Oxy Chem’s senior representative before legislative and regulatory bodies and acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on public policy, political risk, and regulatory strategy impacting the chemicals industry.

• Own and lead Oxy Chem’s federal and state government relations strategy, aligning advocacy priorities with business objectives and long-term corporate strategy.
• Serve as Oxy Chem’s primary liaison with Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal agencies, the Executive Branch, and selected state legislative and regulatory officials.
• Develop and execute proactive legislative and regulatory strategies to advance Oxy Chem’s interests while mitigating political, regulatory, and reputational risk.
• Represent Oxy Chem on legislative and regulatory matters through direct engagement with the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, federal agencies, and Executive Branch officials.
• Anticipate, monitor, analyze, and prioritize legislative and regulatory developments affecting the chemicals industry, including environmental, health and safety, chemicals management, product stewardship, and environmental remediation policies.
• Provide strategic counsel and regular briefings to senior Oxy Chem leadership and business units on public policy risks, opportunities, and recommended courses of action.
• Lead coordination across internal stakeholders to align policy positions, messaging, and advocacy strategies.
• Oversee and manage relationships with external lobbyists, consultants, trade associations, and coalition partners to maximize advocacy effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable lobbying registration, disclosure, ethics, and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate and prepare Oxy Chem executives and technical experts for meetings, hearings, testimony, and other engagements with legislative and executive branch officials.
• Build and maintain strong, bipartisan relationships with policymakers and key stakeholders to enhance Oxy Chem’s credibility and influence.

• Bachelor’s degree required in public policy, political science, government affairs, law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8–15 years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative advocacy, including senior-level direct lobbying responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success influencing legislative and regulatory outcomes at the federal level; state-level experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive understanding of the political, economic, and social factors influencing public policy decision-making and regulatory outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of Congressional procedures, federal and state legislative processes, and regulatory rule making.
• Strong strategic thinking, judgment, and executive presence, with the ability to advise senior leaders on complex policy matters.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefing materials and testimony.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed, team-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Established professional network within Congress, federal agencies, and relevant trade or industry organizations strongly preferred.