Associate Manager, Government Relations

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About the Job:

The Manager, Federal Government Affairs will play a key role in advancing the organization’s federal advocacy strategy on policies impacting the quick serve restaurant (QSR) industry. This position will primarily focus on labor/workforce, environment, food safety, franchising, and tax/trade issues. Additionally, this role will be responsible for attending PAC events and helping to manage the company’s PAC. A successful candidate will bring strong policy experience, deep understanding of the federal legislative process, and familiarity with the unique challenges and opportunities facing quick serve restaurants. This role will be based in the company’s Washington, DC office. 

Salary Range:

$106.7K - $125.4k annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of the organization’s federal legislative and regulatory agenda, with a focus on QSR-relevant issues.
• Build and maintain relationships both externally and internally with key stakeholders, including: Members of Congress, congressional staff, executive agencies, industry coalitions, company subject matter experts, outside consultants, and franchisees. 
• Monitor and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments affecting the quick serve restaurant industry.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., legal, sustainability, finance) to evaluate how federal policy changes impact business operations.
• Represent the company at industry trade groups and develop extensive relationships with industry peers and other stakeholder groups. 
• Ensure compliance with federal lobbying regulations and maintain accurate activity reports.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Congress/federal government agency or private sector advocacy. 
• Strong grasp of federal legislative and regulatory processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with labor policy, franchising, or restaurant-industry issues is a strong plus.

Benefits: 

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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