Sr. Director, State Government Affairs

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $160,000-$190,000, bonus eligible and long-term incentive eligible

COMPANY:
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? 

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Sr. Director of State Government Affairs will be based in Sacramento, CA and report directly to the VP of State Government Affairs. The Director will be responsible for promoting the company’s legislative agenda in California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. Day-to-day activities include managing contract lobbyists, direct lobbying, providing legislative testimony, meeting with key stakeholders in the region and providing political and policy analysis to internal executives. This job requires significant local government work in facility locations. The candidate must have political campaign experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and supervise lobbying teams to advance legislative and regulatory objectives and protect company's interests from adverse public policy. 

• Prepares and submits presentations, testimony and other official materials to relevant decision-makers to advance specific policy goals and objectives. 

• Participate in the management of designated state and national organizations and associations as primary company representative. 

• Acts as company representative within assigned states before legislative and regulatory bodies on high profile issues that are of critical importance to the company. 

• Routinely required to develop industry-wide coalitions and manage significant grassroots/PR campaigns relating to key issues. 

• Develops actions plans and implements activities that will mitigate negative impact or facilitate positive policy change. 

• Provides accurate, timely and insightful responses and analysis regarding various projects and initiatives. 

• Analyzes and assesses relevant state and local policies and trends. 

• Monitor activities of the assigned state Executive Branches and Legislatures that would potentially impact the industry; alerts and advises leadership on emerging opportunities and concerns.

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JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. Master’s Degree is a plus.

• Knowledge of the political process and functions in the government required. 

• At least five years government and/or political affairs experience.  Familiarity with alcohol industry and related regulatory issues. 

• Political campaign experience. 

• State government affairs experience. 

• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills. 

• Ability to organize and facilitate internal and external teams. 

• Ability to function independently. 

• Willing and able to travel.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS: 

• Health benefits