Sr. Specialist, Government Relations

Senior Specialist, Government Relations

Position ID : 70186581

70186581

Org Unit : Government Relations

Government Relations

Location : Washington DC

Washington DC

Job Grade :

DC External Salary Range :

$143,850-$187,964

Chemistry that Matters™

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs.

We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us.

Let’s explore what matters!

As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges.

Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio.

Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50+ countries. Our values Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver are the foundation of our success.

To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click here .

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world.

It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. What Matters is making a meaningful impact for the world through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture.

We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission.

Let us explore this together!

For an overview of our work culture and benefits, click here .

Job Summary

The Senior Specialist, Government Relations will coordinate and drive government and community relations strategies to advance SABIC’s business interests and growth initiatives.

The position will be based at SABIC’s Washington DC office, reporting to the Senior Manager of Government Relations.

How You Can Be the Impact

Build, maintain, and advance relationships with key federal, state and local legislators, regulators and officials to benefit SABIC’s brand and business interests.

Develop and implement advocacy strategies to advance SABIC’s interests on federal and state policy priorities.

Represent SABIC in relevant industry associations and business groups to extract maximum value from membership.

Manage and implement government and community relations strategies for SABIC facilities, including accountability for visits by federal, state and local officials.

Manage compliance issues, including SABIC’s Lobby Disclosure Act (LDA) filings.

What Matters to SABIC

Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.

At least ten years’ experience in government relations, or relevant experience in the federal or state legislative arena.

Able to work effectively in cross-functional teams and drive alignment on positioning and outcomes.

Experience in engaging with senior business and government leaders and delivering added value.

Experience in developing and implementing advocacy strategies.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative, and think creatively.

Experience operating in a multi-stakeholder environment, and ability to navigate towards outcomes where stakeholder views may not align.

Physical Requirements : None

Eligibility Requirements

You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the Apply Now / Apply option on this page.

You must be 18 years or older

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work (e.

g. Monday Friday) during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.