Sr Manager Government Affairs - Northeast
Sr Manager Government Affairs - Northeast
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$ 113000 - 203000
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Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and addition to your pay Target cares about and invests in you as a team member so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs which may include medical vision dental life insurance and more to help you and your family take care of your whole benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at TITLE: Senior Manager Government Affairs
Classification: Exempt
Date: August 2025
About Us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.
To match the signature style and passion of Targets distinctive retail brand Target Legal Affairs is a dynamic and deeply knowledgeable team of experts. Whether specializing in law government affairs employee relations risk compliance ethics security or food safety we use our expertise and influence to advocate for Target support Targets business and mitigate risk for the company. We work with internal and external entities on key issues affecting Targets ability to conduct business productively ethically and securely. Through our understanding of Targets business models and operations we help facilitate Targets growth and provide guidance that leaders rely on to make appropriate well-informed decisions. Simultaneously we help protect the business by applying our comprehensive understanding of risk and the law on issues that impact our brand guests team members stores distribution centers and corporate locations.
A role in Government Affairs means ensuring local and federal government entities have positive relationships with Target Enterprise. You will act as an advocate on behalf of Target and serve as an expert to both internal and external entities on a variety of key social and governmental issues that allow Target to conduct business in the most productive way.
This work is performed in a dynamic sometimes volatile and highly visible political environment that involves significant reputation and brand considerations. With your experience network and policy knowledge a successful Team Member will be open intellectually curious and committed to working in a bipartisan fashion.
Targets Government Affairs team is highly collaborative and each Team Member is expected to bring their input and recommendations to the teams work. This includes Team Member civic engagement and awareness and external and internal risk and reputation management all consistent with Targets values and purpose.
As a Senior Manager Government Affairs at Target youll be an integral part of our Government Affairs team driving impactful advocacy and fostering strategic relationships with local elected officials and community stakeholders. Youll work closely with the regional Government Affairs Director and collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to influence public policy and enhance Targets competitive edge in a dynamic and visible political environment.
Advocacy and Representation:
Build and maintain strategic relationships with local elected officials and public safety leaders such as district attorneys and police chiefs.
Advocate on behalf of Target with local lawmakers including mayors city council members local planning commissions and other local government stakeholders.
In close collaboration with the regional Government Affairs Director represent Target in industry groups working groups and coalitions.
Problem Solving and Issue Management:
Address local issues impacting stores and distribution centers including neighborhood complaints and good neighbor agreements.
Partner with the Government Affairs Director to monitor legislative developments conduct policy research and support state and local advocacy efforts.
Community Engagement:
Collaborate with the Stores Properties and Real Estate teams to support events such as groundbreakings ribbon-cuttings and store openings (VIGs).
Partner with the Community Impact team to represent Target at relevant events and initiatives.
Support grassroots activities including calls to action store tours and distribution center activations.
Strategic Insight and Trend Monitoring:
Develop an intelligence-gathering strategy to identify emerging trends and proactively address potential impacts to the business.
Shape advocacy priorities in alignment with Targets business objectives and values.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About You:
Bachelors degree in political science Business Communications Marketing or a related field or equivalent experience.
35 years of experience in government relations public affairs or external engagement.
Availability to travel up to 25%
Proven ability to analyze complex policy issues solve problems creatively and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills with a track record of building lasting relationships with stakeholders.
Commitment to upholding discretion and sensitivity when working with confidential information.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and contribute to Targets values-driven culture.
The team member must reside in one of the states below:
New York Vermont New Hampshire Maine Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts New Jersey
This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as Flex for Your Day) work arrangement based on Targets needs. A Remote work arrangement means the team member worksfull-time from home oran alternatelocation thats not a Target location does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team members core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target.Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: with Disabilities Act (ADA)Target will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process please visit your nearest Target store or reach out to Guest Services at 1- for additional information.Application deadline is : 08/06/2025Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
