Manager Remote Government Affairs Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities

• Support the development and implementation of government affairs and public policy strategies across the Americas region, focusing on the US and Canada.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate legislative, regulatory, political, and geopolitical developments impacting the company's businesses and customers.
• Assist in developing policy positions, advocacy plans, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations on priority issues.
• Support regional commercial advocacy efforts by coordinating government engagement related to key business opportunities.
• Identify emerging policy risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate response strategies.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Represent the company in meetings with government officials, trade associations, coalition partners, and external organizations.
• Coordinate stakeholder outreach and engagement initiatives aligned with company priorities.
• Assist in planning executive meetings with government officials and key external stakeholders.

• Develop position statements, briefing documents, and presentation materials.
• Partner with Corporate Communications and business leaders to ensure consistent policy messaging.
• Draft internal communications and business updates regarding policy developments and advocacy efforts.

• Collaborate closely with business leaders, legal, compliance, communications, sustainability, and commercial teams.
• Coordinate activities with government affairs colleagues across regions to ensure alignment of messaging and priorities.

• Effective execution of advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Timely identification and communication of policy opportunities and risks.
• Strength and quality of relationships with external stakeholders and coalition partners.
• Successful support of commercial advocacy objectives and business priorities.
• Delivery of high-quality policy analysis, executive briefings, and advocacy materials.
• Compliance with lobbying, reporting, and ethics requirements.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

• Strong understanding of U.S. federal government processes.
• Excellent policy analysis and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Comfortable engaging with senior executives, policymakers, and external stakeholders.
• Highly responsive and service-oriented toward internal clients and business partners.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate stakeholder needs.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability.
• Resilient, adaptable, and effective in complex political and business environments.
• Values integrity, kindness, teamwork, and a sense of humor.

• Based in Washington, D.C.
• Approximately 10-15% travel within the region.
• Fast-paced environment requires flexibility and responsiveness.
• Occasional evening and weekend commitments related to events, travel, and stakeholder engagement.

Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes' good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.