Career Area:
Government Affairs
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?
It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture—a spirit of accountability—that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.
Job Purpose: To represent Caterpillar's interests on important federal and international public policy issues before Congress, the Administration and diplomatic officials to advocate on top business priorities.
What You Will Do:
This position will advocate for Caterpillar’s interests on a variety of issues before federal and international governmental entities. The position represents the company with business, industry, and trade groups in shaping and influencing public policy. The manager has responsibility for a specific “portfolio” of issues including trade (trade agreements, customs, tariffs) and other international policy. Other policy issues may be added and shifted depending on the legislative agenda and business needs. The position is one of the key members of Caterpillar’s International and Federal Governmental Affairs team. The incumbent must:
- Possess strong leadership and communications skills to collaborate on policy development and priority setting with the business and advocacy expertise to work with key external government stakeholders on trade and international policy and legislative issues.
- Identify emerging legislative and executive branch actions and issues/policy trends which could affect our corporate objectives and provide deep policy expertise and strategic thinking on how to best approach and navigate challenges and opportunities.
- Develop long-term relationships with key governmental leaders and staff in support of our corporate objectives to seek opportunities and mitigate risks that may negatively impact the company.
- Develop relationships and serve as the liaison with coalitions and associations composed of companies with similar interests and viewpoints as Caterpillar on important matters.
- Collaborate with the business and serve as a resource on the external policy environment and coordinate input on key messages to stakeholders for Caterpillar. By establishing working relationships, the manager will provide advice/counsel on key issues and political matters; represent business unit/enterprise interests before policymakers and be lead advocate for same.
- Provide insights to the Governmental Affairs team on political campaigns and elections, particularly in regard to any company (PAC) support or involvement.
- Provide advice, counsel and support to senior management, including the Executive Office, on high priority issues within their issue portfolio.
On an ongoing basis, the incumbent is called upon to directly serve senior managers and the Executive Office, advising on policy issues and opportunities. The incumbent may serve as a company-wide resource on a highly specialized area or serve multiple units in a broader functional area and assist senior management in interpreting and using information provided by providing briefings and timely updates and reports.
As this position will interact with policymakers and government officials, the incumbent must at all times maintain Caterpillar’s reputation for honesty, integrity and excellence. The incumbent plays a major role in maintaining the reputation of the company before members of government and will serve as company representative with business councils, embassies, federal agencies and other key stakeholders.
Top candidates will also have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of methods used in handling legislative issues; ability to use tools, techniques, and approaches to analyze and comply with legislation from the government, as it applies to the organization.
The position manages the completion of its own work assignments and coordinates activities with business unit client groups and other members of the government affairs team. Typical internal customers include contacts in a number of Caterpillar at worldwide operations, largely dependent on the issues within the manager’s portfolio. The position's primary customers are internal; but its primary daily contacts are external. The position faces complex issues which may differ from those typically faced within the industry or profession.
What You Have:
- Education/Experience: The position requires a college or university degree and 8-12 years of job-related experience
- Government Affairs Management: Candidates for this position should have a trade and international policy background, previous work experience in Congress/Administration, trade association or other related experience with knowledge of federal legislative and political process and experience and other priority policy issues.
- Effective Communications: Must be a strong advocate for company positions, possessing excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Resource Management: Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision and strong strategic skills.
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Individual must be able to sort through complex issues and work with Governmental Affairs director demonstrating strong strategic skills and tactics to accomplish policy objectives.
Additional Info :
- The primary location for this position is the Washington, DC office of Caterpillar
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
- Sponsorship is not available
- This position requires some travel and must be willing to work some evening events due to support of the Asia-Pacific region and other evening events
Summary Pay Range:
$153,000.00 - $229,440.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Annual incentive bonus plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Final details:
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Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
November 5, 2024 - November 19, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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