Director, State Government Relations
Core
Lead government relations and public policy strategy for Diageo across the Central Region, building trusted relationships with state policymakers to protect and advance the company's reputation and license to operate.
Role type
Senior IC Director, State Government Relations
Builds
Advocacy strategies, policy positions, and external coalitions for the beverage alcohol industry
Domain
Beverage alcohol industry + US State Government Affairs
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
State legislative and regulatory process expertise, multi-state government relations experience, coalition building, stakeholder management, policy strategy development, budget management, compliance with lobbying ethics
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in political science/public policy/law, existing relationships with state policymakers, experience in the beverage alcohol sector
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive government relations strategies for assigned states; represent Diageo before governors' offices, state legislatures, and regulatory agencies; anticipate and assess emerging legislative and regulatory developments; build coalitions with trade associations and third-party stakeholders; manage external government affairs consultants and budgets; provide counsel to senior leaders on policy implications
Seniority
Director, senior leadership level
