Government Relations Director

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a dynamic, talented Government Relations Director to join our team specializing in strategic government relations and trade advocacy for our Corporate Business Segment headquartered in Washington, D.C. This role is designated onsite, requiring at least 4 days a week in the DC office.

While reporting to the Executive Director, Government Relations, the Government Relations Director will be responsible for setting the conditions of a highly accountable, people centric culture. The Government Relations Director will lead trade related government relations strategy and execution in the U.S.; represents the organization's interests at the US federal level, including Executive and Congressional branches; establishes rapport with government officials, industry associations and trade organizations to ensure representation of Cummins' interests; work with industry and trade groups to develop and advocate for common industry positions.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Drives alignment process to ensure that government relations is tightly connected to business goals and objectives; identifies key government issues for business; advises leadership on public policy issues and regulatory matters; manages risk to the enterprise from government actions.
• Develops and leads team efforts to implement trade advocacy plans for issues as identified; participates on government relations teams involved in grassroots, political action committee activities and advocacy across the organization.
• Speaks at external and internal meetings regarding public policy issues and activities; serves as an external spokesperson with public policy stakeholders for the company.
• Coordinate all activities with Government Relations for business units, country or region of assignment; manage outside consulting firms in areas of jurisdiction.
• Champions continuous process improvements to mitigate risks throughout the organization.
• Develops, leads, and motivates Government Relations managers and staff; sets goals in training and development, performance, and career planning.

• Communicate Effectively: Deliver clear, compelling business communications tailored to diverse audiences. Translate complex concepts into accessible, actionable messages.
• Build Strategic Relationships: Cultivate strong internal and external networks to support organizational goals and influence key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate Business Acumen: Leverage deep understanding of market dynamics and organizational strategy to inform decisions and advance objectives.
• Lead with Integrity: Foster trust through consistent accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership.
• Think Globally and Strategically : Approach challenges with a broad, forward-thinking lens, anticipating future trends and shaping strategic direction.
• Navigate Complexity: Analyze high-volume, often contradictory information to solve problems with clarity and precision.
• Influence and Advocate : Develop and execute lobbying strategies that effectively engage government entities and shape policy outcomes. Use persuasive communication to gain support and drive change.
• Ensure Compliance: Identify regulatory risks and implement mitigation strategies aligned with company values and legal obligations.
• Value Diversity: Embrace and integrate diverse perspectives to enhance collaboration, innovation, and decision-making.

• College, university, or equivalent degree required
• Trade lobbying and advocacy experience required
• Federally registered lobbyist preferred
• Role requires less than 20% overall travel