Government Affairs Manager

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Government Affairs Manager

Company: Augustine Talent Group


Description: Westchester NY/Southern CT area
Hybrid
Salary – 125k to 150k plus annual performance bonus
Benefits
Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
Diverse national and international growth opportunities
Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and the company matching shares
Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by
employer
Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
Paid time off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more Our client, a global consumer products company, is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to
lead the development and execution of a comprehensive government affairs strategy aligned
with corporate goals and priorities. This role requires a strategic, policy-savvy professional with
a deep understanding of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry and the evolving
regulatory landscape impacting the sector.
Key Responsibilities:
? Legislative & Regulatory Monitoring: Track and analyze political, legislative, and
regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal levels; assess their impact on
business operations and priorities.
? Advocacy Strategy Development: Identify priority issues and lead the creation and
implementation of proactive advocacy strategies that mitigate risk and create competitive
advantage.
? Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials,
policymakers, regulatory bodies, and industry associations to advance the company’s
public policy interests.
? Internal Advisory: Advise senior leadership on public affairs matters, ensuring
alignment between external policy trends and internal business strategy.
? Project & Consultant Management: Lead cross-functional initiatives and manage
external consultants involved in public affairs and government relations activities. Qualifications:
? Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, government relations, or a related
field; advanced degree preferred
? Minimum of 5 years’ experience in government affairs, lobbying, or public policy, within
or serving the CPG industry
? Strong grasp of legislative and regulatory processes and issues affecting the sector,
including plastics, packaging, tariffs, ingredient restrictions, and EU regulations
? Existing network within political institutions and familiarity with sustainability issues and
the role of NGOs in the policy space
? Proven ability to develop persuasive messaging and translate complex business
objectives into politically actionable strategies
? Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external
stakeholders
? Demonstrated project management abilities and capacity to handle complex policy
initiatives under pressure
? Experience working in or with global organizations is strongly preferred
? High integrity, proactive mindset, and results-oriented approach This is a high-impact opportunity for a government affairs leader who can balance strategic
thinking with hands-on execution to influence public policy outcomes and protect long-term
business interests. Fee – 18%, 90 day guarantee
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Salary: $125000 – 150000 per year

Location: Westchester, IL – Texas

Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:15:08 GMT


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