Director, Government Affairs
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Job Summary
The Director Government Affairs is responsible for advancing Regal Rexnords corporate advocacy strategy across global federal and state governments. Reporting directly to the Vice President Trade Compliance Government Affairs and Sustainability this role serves as a strategic advisor and advocate for the enterprise helping advance Regal Rexnords priorities with policymakers government agencies trade associations and external stakeholders.
The Director will support day-to-day execution of the companys advocacy efforts build relationships with key decision makers coordinate engagement across business units and identify opportunities to shape policy outcomes that support Regal Rexnords businesses and customers. The Director will work closely with segment leadership business units and the corporate functions to ensure advocacy activities support enterprise priorities and create tangible business value.
Key policy areas include trade and tariffs manufacturing competitiveness aerospace and defense energy infrastructure supply chain resilience and sustainability-related legislation and regulation.
Monitor analyze and report on legislative regulatory and budget developments impacting the enterprise.
Represent the company in industry coalitions trade associations and advocacy forums to build the companys visibility and influence.
Engage with government officials trade associations and community stakeholders to support the companys global footprint and policy priorities.
Build and maintain strong bipartisan relationships with key congressional offices especially those representing the companys domestic facilities and members of Armed Services Appropriations Energy & Commerce Foreign Relations Finance and Ways & Means Committees.
Coordinate internally and externally to develop the companys response to regulatory proposals from agencies such as the United States Department of Energy Environmental Protection Agency United States Trade Representative and Department of Commerce European Directorate-General for Energy Mexico National Commission for the Efficient Use of Energy and Natural Resources Canada.
Partner with internal functions (Sourcing Trade Compliance EHS Operations Corporate Tax Engineering) to identify emerging issues risks and opportunities ensuring policy alignment with business strategy.
Coordinate the work of external lobbyists consultants and trade associations to ensure aligned messaging and execution.
Prepare executive updates and talking points for various internal working groups and meetings on legislative and regulatory topics.
Bachelors degree in political science public policy public administration or related field (Masters degree preferred).
10 years of experience in government affairs regulatory compliance or public policy; experience in industrial manufacturing strongly preferred.
Deep understanding of federal and state legislative and regulatory processes.
Exceptional communication relationship-building and influencing skills.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced results-oriented and collaborative environment.
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing innovative strategies and driving change across large diverse organizations.
Strong written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to engage all levels of management.
Leadership and negotiation skills.
Travel: Ability to Travel 25%
Location: Washington DC; Milwaukee WI; or Rosemont IL preferred
This role reports directly to the Vice President Trade Compliance Government Affairs and Sustainability
Expected Base Salary Range: $150000 - $200000
The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the companys basepaycompensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors including but not limited to the physical worksite location the geographic market of that location candidates skill set level of experienceeducationand internal peer compensationcomparisons among other potential factors.
Regal Rexnord is a $6.5B publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Companys automation offering comprised of controllers drives precision motors and actuators controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision tools used in surgical applications.
The Companys end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds and include factory automation food & beverage aerospace and defense medical data center warehouse alternative energy residential and commercial buildings general industrial construction metals and mining and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions Power Efficiency Solutions and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information including a copy of our Sustainability Report visit .
- Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Companys automation offering comprised of controls actuators drives and precision motors controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Companys end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds and include factory automation food & beverage aerospace medical data center warehouse alternative energy residential and commercial buildings general industrial construction metals and mining and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions Power Efficiency Solutions and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information including a copy of our Sustainability Report visit .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex/gender sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age ancestry national origin genetic information marital status citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract) disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds perspectives and skills. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail
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About Company
Regal Beloit and Rexnord Corporation merged in 2001 to create Regal Rexnord. Find out more about the brands that make up our power transmission portfolio.