PolicyIssues Leader

At Dow we believe in putting people first and were passionate about delivering integrity respect and safety to our customers our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. Were a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer global breadth asset integration and scale focused innovation leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative customer-centric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting.

About you and this role

As the Policy/Issues Leader you will support the business-critical efforts of the Government Affairs (GA) Public Policy / Issues Management team. You will assist with the development of public policy positions and lead the development of executive briefings of a political / policy nature working closely with the Office of the CEO and provides expertise to further develop GAs collaboration with internal teams to assess geopolitical risk in a quickly evolving global landscape.

Responsibilities

• Follow developments in active policy discussions reviewing legislative and regulatory proposals engaging with trade associations as requested by the lobbying team preparing briefings that include Dows positions and key messaging.
• Provides key input to the creation of advocacy strategies on issues at the federal and state levels.
• Evaluate the agendas and priorities for key committees of jurisdiction on an assigned policy portfolio.
• Expected to interface with policymakers as well as with Dows businesses and functional partners (ITO EHS&S ES&S and others) trade associations and think tanks to recommend a thoughtful Dow position on a policy matter.
• Write maintain and refresh associated messaging as needed.
• Monitor relevant legislation regulation or Executive Orders for impact on Dow (employees or assets) suppliers partners or customers.
• Accountable for writing GA/policy-related executive briefings with contributions from subject matter experts in GA our businesses and functions.
• Support DC team in analysis and drafting position papers and briefings where necessary.
• Effectively communicate information on policies under consideration determine their impact on the company and develop policy positions to support advocacy efforts.
• Serve as the messaging focal point for North America Government Affairs to promote Dows policy positions to key government stakeholders.
• Develop and deploy policy-focused Dow content materials including issue backgrounders policy statements infographics in support of Dows advocacy strategies (i.e. one pagers).
• Provide messaging support to DowPAC Dows employee political action committee and to Dow Action Network for Dows grassroots engagement.

Qualifications

• The position will be based in Washington DC.
• A minimum of a bachelors degree OR relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking OR Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class ranking is required.
• A minimum of 6 years of Capitol Hill press or policy development experience required with 8-12 being preferred.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United visa sponsorship/support is available for this position including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public policy or politics.

• Experience in private or public sector threat or risk assessment.

• Foreign language proficiency a plus.

Your Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

• Experience writing and delivering sharp executive briefings is absolutely necessary.

• Must have the ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize workload effectively.

• Strong knowledge of legislative process and/or administrative rule making.

• Analytical skills and statistical reasoning are necessary.

Additional Notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Benefits What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay your health your life your future and your bring your background talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical mental financial and social well-being to help you get the care you you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits savings opportunities financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees Savings Plan (401(k)) helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring work experiences community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping cinema tickets gym memberships and more.
• Additionally some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer global breadth asset integration and scale focused innovation leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative customer-centric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting.

As part of our dedication to inclusion Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dows equal opportunities is available on .