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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs Operating Company: Altria Client Services Work Model: On-Site Location: Washington, DC, US, 20001 Altria Government Affairs department in Washington, DC is currently seeking a highly qualified Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs to join our team. The successful candidate will develop and implement legislative and political strategies and programs to support Altria companies' initiatives and protect or promote company interests in the U.S. Congress and federal policy arena. What you’ll be doing: Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, key executive branch and federal agency officials, trade associations and industry coalitions. Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of Altria companies’ businesses in order to effectively identify, represent and advocate company positions and interests before Congress and in the federal policy arena, with an emphasis on cannabis policy. Research, analyze and evaluate proposed and existing federal legislation and regulations of importance to Altria Group and its family of companies, shareholders, employees, business partners, and adult consumers. Prepare and present information and recommendations to the VP of Federal Government Affairs and the SVP of Government Affairs and Public Policy. Communicate directly with company executives to provide timely updates on the status and progress of legislative and regulatory issues. Prepare letters, talking points, issue summaries, and white papers related to relevant legislative topics. Advise, engage and negotiate with a broad and diverse group of internal and external partners to positively impact legislative and regulatory outcomes. Build and manage industry and legislative coalitions to assist in accomplishing key objectives. Participate in the management of external consultants. What we want you to have: A Bachelor's degree with a strong preference for advanced education in a related field (i.e., Law, Tax, Political Science). A minimum of 8 years of related experience, preferably from White House staff, Congressional staff, in a federal regulatory agency, a lobbying group, or trade association. Extensive knowledge of the federal legislative process and regulatory processes, with substantive knowledge of cannabis policy being a plus. Very strong interpersonal, written and presentation skills successfully applied in advocacy and negotiation roles. Effective relationship building and collaboration skills. The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $164,700.00 - $288,150.00. We deliver a market-competitive, equitable pay with a Total Reward program that includes: Annual performance incentive based on individual and company performance Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your loved ones Flexible Work Environment to include vacation and generous holidays Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K) with matching contributions on day 1, including a yearly company contribution Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave Employee Recognition Awards Student Loan Assistance This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Altria is a Fortune 200 company that has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. We are Moving Beyond Smoking, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group. #J-18808-Ljbffr Altria Group, Inc.

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