Job Description

Overview

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. We are one of the worlds largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, powered by a diverse workforce. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people who bring solutions daily to optimize our energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet societys evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

What Role You Will Play In Our Team

The Director, Federal Government Relations will be responsible for supporting ExxonMobils federal government relations function. S/He will be responsible for advancing the companys strategic federal corporate, policy, government and regulatory relations plan, and for ensuring strong relationships with regulators and government leaders in the US. The successful candidate will work to track, identify, analyze and influence regulatory and legislative policy. S/He will enhance the existing and future capabilities of the federal relations team around Washington by building relationships with key stakeholders and will assist with the delivery of strategic advocacy communications. The position is based in Washington D.C.

What You Will Do

• The Director will identify key opportunities to engage with policy makers, through the development of a network that can be leveraged to expand the companys business. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Federal Government Relations team in meeting their business goals through direct engagement with policymakers and indirect advocacy via trade associations and other external resources
• Develop concise briefing papers for senior corporate management in advance of meetings and other engagements with legislators and executive branch officials
• Provide briefing materials to senior corporate management in advance of trade association board and executive committee meetings
• Work collaboratively with the Federal Government Relations team to support the execution of policy positions and strategies to advance ExxonMobils interests
• Monitor the development of federal political and related business issues that affect the company's reputation, execute strategies for addressing each issue and deploy resources to ensure management of issues and best practices to ensure a consistent approach across priority policy initiatives
• Support the development and dissemination of positions to advance ExxonMobils objectives, including policy-related talking points and messages for use by the companys leaders

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate hands-on leadership, bringing a high level of focus and involvement to drive government relations strategy development and program execution.

Skills And Qualifications

• At least 10 years of increasing, successful experience with a diversified and global company, in government and/or in a senior-level government position
• A solid professional and personal reputation for integrity and follow-through and trustworthy with confidential information
• A collaborative style with proven ability to work on and with a team, build meaningful interpersonal relationships, and a dependable reputation for collaboration
• An eagerness to execute a hands-on approach to build credibility, relationships, and knowledge within the company
• A detail-oriented professional with excellent written, analytical, and organizational skills, and a track record for delivering results
• The ability to drive a quality work product through internal reviews and under time constraints
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to support multiple projects in a rapidly evolving environment while meeting deadlines
• Outstanding personal communicator with the presence to represent the company at industry forums and events, legislative arenas with stakeholders, partners, and trade associations and a track record of nurturing positive relationships with policymakers and staff
• The ability to persuasively communicate complex concepts and programs into concise and credible messages, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality work
• A strong desire to learn and develop business acumen and a roll-up-the-sleeves approach; s/he should be a strategic thinker with an ability to produce content as needed
• Existing or future potential for strong verbal, written and public speaking and presentation skills, for both internal and external audiences
• A Bachelors degree is required (advanced degree preferred)

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Demonstrated work experience with Congress and/or the Administration

Your Benefits

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as Flex your Day, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you

Note: Benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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