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## Director, Government AffairsApplylocations: Irving, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 9 Days Agojob requisition id: JR10016716Line of Business: Service & SupportPay Range: $172,170.00 – $229,563.32**About Us**Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.**What You'll Be Doing*** Develop and execute state and regional government affairs strategies that advance business priorities in partnership with regional leadership teams.* Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with elected officials, government agencies, policymakers, community leaders, industry associations, and other key stakeholders.* Collaborate with state trade associations to influence legislative, regulatory, and policy outcomes that impact the business.* Represent Heidelberg Materials North America in governmental, industry, and stakeholder forums while serving as a trusted company advocate.* Provide strategic guidance to regional teams on policy positioning, advocacy initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and issue management efforts.* Identify emerging legislative, regulatory, and political trends and develop proactive strategies to address opportunities and risks.* Design and deliver training programs, tools, resources, playbooks, and best practices that strengthen internal advocacy and stakeholder engagement capabilities across regions.* Support engagement with federal policymakers and national trade associations while ensuring alignment with company government affairs priorities and objectives.* Lead stakeholder mapping, relationship management, reporting, and analytics efforts to identify key influencers, engagement opportunities, and measure advocacy effectiveness.* Partner cross-functionally with legal, operations, communications, sustainability, commercial, and other business teams to align public policy strategies with business goals and provide actionable policy insights.**What Are We Looking For*** Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.* Minimum of 10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, or a related field, preferably within the building materials, construction, manufacturing, industrial, or related sectors.* Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory, and political processes at the local, state, and federal levels.* Proven ability to build, influence, and maintain effective relationships with government officials, policymakers, industry associations, and other key stakeholders.* Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively represent the company in diverse settings.* Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results.* High integrity, sound judgment, adaptability, and a collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and effectively across cross-functional teams.**Work Environment*** Office-based work environment with periodic travel throughout assigned regions and to industry events.* Frequent interaction with government officials, policymakers, trade associations, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.* Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability, strategic thinking, and effective prioritization.* Occasional attendance at legislative sessions, conferences, public meetings, and stakeholder engagement events.**What We Offer*** Competitive base salary* 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions* Highly competitive benefits programs, including: + Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits + Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance + Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid HolidaysEqual Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr