Regional State Senior Government Affairs Manager

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Regional State Senior Government Affairs Manager

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Regional State Senior Government Affairs Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Representing the company before, interacting with, and lobbying state and local governments in the assigned region.
• Participating in and representing the company’s positions on trade associations such as state Chambers of Commerce, Manufacturing Associations, and other relevant bodies.
• Drafting testimony, responses, comments and other research when necessary in advancing state and local government affairs agenda.
• Monitoring and reporting on legislative activity in assigned region and identifying issues of relevance to 3M’s state and local agenda.
• Work cooperatively with internal, cross functional stakeholders to develop policy positions, develop strategy and work to advance agenda at the state and local level.
• Participate in national organizations of Legislators, Governors, Attorneys General and others to develop and strengthen 3M’s relationships and advance 3M’s legislative agenda.
• Manage consultants and related administrative matters in assigned region.

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Eight (8) years of combined experience working as a legislative aide at the state level, state employee in a state government department or agency, contract lobbyist, corporate lobbyist and/or association lobbyist in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently

Work location:

• Remote - Must be in one of the following states (IL, WI, CO, MO, IN, MI, OH)

Travel: May include up to 20% domestic

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Resources for You 

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. 

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $212,947 - $260,268, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 04/23/2025 To 05/23/2025 Or until filled

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