Director, State Government Affairs

• Develop and execute a nationwide state government affairs strategy aligned with GE Appliances’ business priorities
• Monitor, analyze, and prioritize state legislative activity, translating policy developments into business implications and action plans
• Represent GE Appliances before governors’ offices, state legislatures, agencies, legislative staff, trade associations, coalitions, and policy organizations
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with elected officials, policymakers, industry partners, and external stakeholders
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Product, Technology, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Commercial, Communications, and other functions to develop company positions and advocacy strategies
• Lead or coordinate company responses to priority legislation, including testimony, comments, amendments, briefing materials, and advocacy communications
• Manage external government affairs consultants and contract lobbyists when needed
• Prepare executives for government engagement and identify opportunities to showcase GE Appliances’ manufacturing footprint, innovation, workforce, investments, and economic impact
• Ensure lobbying, ethics, disclosure, political activity, and reporting compliance with Legal and Compliance
• Track legislative priorities, advocacy activities, outcomes, metrics, resources, and budget to demonstrate business impact

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, government relations, or a related field, including significant government experience
• Strong knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes across multiple states
• Ability to analyze complex legislation, develop advocacy strategies, influence outcomes, and communicate clearly with senior executives and non-policy audiences
• Knowledge of the legal and operational construct of PACs
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with policymakers, legislative staff, trade associations, industry partners, and other stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across a matrixed organization
• Ability to travel as needed
• Advanced degree in law, public policy, government, business, or a related discipline (preferred)
• Experience within a staff position or closely working with House and Senate committees (preferred)
• Experience leading state government affairs for a national company, trade association, or complex organization (preferred)
• Experience managing a multi-state legislative portfolio and issues affecting manufacturing, consumer products, energy, environment, product regulation, technology, privacy, labor, tax, transportation, or related areas (preferred)
• Established relationships with state policymakers, national organizations of state officials, business organizations, and government affairs professionals (preferred)
• Experience directing outside lobbyists, consultants, trade associations, and coalitions (preferred)
• Strong political judgment, executive presence, business acumen, and ability to advise senior leaders on political and legislative risk (preferred)
• Authorization to work in the U.S., verified through E-Verify and Form I-9

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in government affairs and public policy, with a strong ability to analyze legislation, develop advocacy strategies, and build relationships with key stakeholders. Proven experience in managing multi-state legislative portfolios and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Government Affairs Strategy Development
• Legislative Analysis and Advocacy
• Relationship Building with Policymakers
• Multi-State Legislative Portfolio Management
• Political Judgment and Executive Presence

Hard Skills

• Legislative Affairs
• Public Policy Analysis
• Advocacy Strategy Development
• Compliance Management
• PAC Legal Knowledge
• Government Relations
• Testimony Preparation
• Budget Tracking
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Issue Analysis

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Collaboration
• Independent Work
• Political Acumen
• Executive Advising

Certifications & Qualifications

• Authorization to Work in the U.S.

Industry Keywords

• State Legislative Processes
• Government Affairs Consultants
• Trade Associations
• Coalitions
• Manufacturing Regulation
• Consumer Products
• Energy Policy
• Environmental Compliance
• Labor Relations
• Transportation Issues