Job SummaryThe Director, Government Relations & Public Policy supports the development and execution of Battelle's federal government relations and public policy strategies. Reporting to the Vice President, Government Affairs, the Director advances Battelle priorities through engagement with Congress, federal agencies, coalitions, and other stakeholders. The role provides policy analysis, supports legislative and appropriations strategies, and coordinates advocacy efforts across Battelle business sectors and affiliated organizations.
Responsibilities- Support development and implementation of federal government relations and public policy strategies aligned with Battelle priorities.
- Manage relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, committee staff, federal agencies, and external stakeholders.
- Monitor, analyze, and communicate legislative, regulatory, authorization, and appropriations developments affecting Battelle programs and growth opportunities.
- Provide policy analysis and recommendations to the Vice President, Government Affairs and business leaders.
- Develop briefing materials, talking points, congressional engagement plans, stakeholder analyses, and policy memoranda.
- Support appropriations and authorization strategies for assigned business sectors and affiliates.
- Coordinate advocacy activities across Battelle sectors and functions to ensure consistent messaging and engagement.
- Represent Battelle in meetings, conferences, coalitions, and public policy organizations as assigned.
- Support engagement with federal agencies regarding budget priorities, research initiatives, and strategic programs.
- Maintain awareness of emerging federal policy issues and identify opportunities and risks impacting Battelle.
Key Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 8-12+ years of experience in government relations, congressional affairs, public policy, federal agencies, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of the federal legislative process, appropriations, authorizations, and policymaking.
- Demonstrated experience engaging congressional offices, committees, federal agencies, and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex policy issues and translate them into actionable recommendations.
- Ability to work collaboratively across diverse business and technical organizations.
- Experience supporting defense, intelligence, homeland security, or other national security-related research and development programs is desirable, but not required.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain any required security clearance.
Compensation DataBattelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $175,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on experience, geographic location, and market conditions.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary LifeWe care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
A Work Environment Where You SucceedFor brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities
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