Strong understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes, including lobbying and ethics compliance
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate policy developments into business ‑ relevant insights
Solid project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams
Sound judgment, high integrity, and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive matters
Willingness to travel as needed
Advanced degree (JD, MA, MBA, or similar)
Experience in a corporate or trade association government affairs function
Prior experience working in or with state government (legislative staff, executive branch, or state agency)
Required Experience
6-8 years of experience in state government, public policy, or state lobbying
Demonstrated experience supporting or executing legislative or regulatory strategies, including drafting materials and engaging policymakers
Exposure to at least one or two policy areas relevant to KHC (e.g., food policy, packaging, agriculture, environmental policy, tax, workforce/labor)
Experience working with external consultants or coalition partners preferred
Familiarity with state policy organizations such as NCSL, CSG, or NGA is a plus
EEO Policy
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$120,800.00 - $151,000.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, unio
Benefits
Health insuranceRemote work optionsFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Job Description
State Government Affairs - CENTRAL
Location : Washington, D.C / Chicago, IL (Remote Hybrid with up to 40% travel)
Reports to : Associate Director, State Affairs
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, State Government Affairs plays an important role within the Government Affairs team by supporting Kraft Heinz Company's (KHC) state ‑ level advocacy efforts. This role helps advance company policy priorities in key states by executing legislative and regulatory strategies, maintaining relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, and partnering cross ‑ functionally to mitigate risk and support business objectives.
This position reports to the Associate Director of State Government Affairs and works closely with internal and external partners to help protect and promote KHC's interests at the state level.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage government affairs activities for an assigned group of states in alignment with broader state and federal advocacy strategies.
Serve as a state lobbyist in priority states, including drafting and negotiating bill language, supporting sponsor engagement, delivering or coordinating testimony, and assisting with committee and floor strategy.
Develop and maintain bipartisan relationships with state legislators, executive branch staff, and committee members; support engagement plans and relationship ‑ tracking efforts.
Act as a policy subject ‑ matter resource in one or more KHC ‑ relevant areas; assist in preparing position statements, regulatory comments, briefing materials, and executive talking points.
Represent KHC in state rulemaking processes and select external stakeholder or industry forums.
Participate in building and maintaining coalitions with other companies, trade associations, chambers of commerce, and aligned organizations to advance shared policy goals.
Monitor state legislative, regulatory, and ballot activity; summarize developments and provide timely updates with recommended next steps.
Support the management of outside consultants and contract lobbyists, including coordination of work plans, budgets, and compliance requirements.
Partner cross ‑ functionally with Legal, Regulatory, R&D, Supply Chain, ESG, Commercial, HR, and Communications teams to support issue management and state ‑ level response efforts.
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