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Heidelbergmaterials

Director, Government Affairs

Irving, TX · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Identify emerging legislative, regulatory, and political trends and develop proactive strategies to address opportunities and risks.* Design and deliver training programs, tools, resources, playbooks ...

Jobtailor

Payroll Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll and update procedures and systems Requirements * Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required * 10-12 ...

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MultiState

Associate

Arlington, TX · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Serving Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and nonprofits, MultiState offers a comprehensive suite of services including legislative and regulatory tracking, strategic advocacy campaigns, and ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for legislative in Dallas, TX is $59,995.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,100.00 and $66,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a legislative professional do?

A legislative professional is responsible for supporting the development, analysis, and passage of laws within a government body. Their duties often include researching policies, drafting bills, monitoring legislative activity, and advising lawmakers on legal and procedural matters. They may work for legislative committees, individual legislators, or government agencies and are essential in ensuring that proposed laws are well-informed and effectively communicated. Legislative professionals also help facilitate communication between stakeholders, policymakers, and the public.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a legislative role?

To succeed in a legislative position, you need a solid understanding of government processes, policy analysis, legal research, and often a degree in political science, law, or public administration. Familiarity with legislative management systems, bill tracking software, and data analysis tools is commonly required. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills help you effectively collaborate with stakeholders and advocate for legislative priorities. These competencies are crucial for drafting effective legislation, influencing policy outcomes, and meeting the needs of constituents.

How does a legislative professional typically collaborate with other government departments or external stakeholders?

Legislative professionals regularly work in coordination with various government agencies, legal advisors, and advocacy groups to draft, analyze, and advance legislation. Collaboration often involves attending meetings, providing policy analysis, and facilitating communication between lawmakers and external stakeholders such as constituents or industry representatives. Effective teamwork and clear communication are essential, as legislative professionals must balance diverse interests and ensure that proposed bills are thoroughly vetted and aligned with broader policy objectives.

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Infographic showing various Legislative job openings in Dallas, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,492 per year, or $30.5 per hour.

Director, Government Affairs

50092 Heidelberg Materials US, Inc.

Allen, TX • On-site

$172K - $229K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Heidelberg Materials rating

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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

425th of 546 rated manufacturers

Job description

Line of Business: Service & Support Pay 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 Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

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