The Mosaic Company

Government Relations Manager

The Mosaic Company$104K — $169K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree in Political Science or Law preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in government roles, particularly in policy advocacy organizations.
  • Legal experience is necessary.
  • Proven expertise in government relations or public affairs, with a solid grasp of political and legislative processes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear and persuasive presentations of complex topics.
  • Research and analytical skills for assessing policy impacts and formulating strategies.
  • Ability to develop relationships with diverse stakeholders including government officials and community organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and analyze emerging legislative and regulatory issues affecting the company.
  • Advocate for and advance the company's policy positions with key stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with government officials and community leaders.
  • Contribute to the political strategy, including support for PAC initiatives.
  • Work with internal teams to implement stakeholder engagement strategies effectively.
  • Collaborate with the Public Affairs team to shape public perceptions strategically.
  • Monitor policy trends globally and craft cohesive communication to support business objectives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for remote work initially with an eventual transition to in-office work in Washington, DC.
  • Collaborative team environment that encourages individual implementation and strategy.
  • Active engagement in shaping public policy and corporate reputation.
  • Possibility to advise on political strategies and PAC initiatives.
  • Exposure to global colleagues and diverse perspectives in policy advocacy.
Full Job Description
Government Relations Manager focused on federal policy to be part of a fast-paced team that excels at collaborative strategy and individual implementation. This role is responsible for advancing and protecting the company's interests through strategic government relations, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs initiatives. The position monitors and analyzes emerging legislative and regulatory issues, proactively shaping and advocating for the company's policy positions with key stakeholders at the state level and within the community. The role requires building and maintaining strong relationships with government officials, industry associations, community leaders, and nonprofit organizations to support the company's "license to operate" and enhance its reputation. It also involves contributing to political strategy, including supporting PAC initiatives and advising on industry and trade organization engagement. In partnership with internal teams, particularly Public Affairs, this role develops and executes integrated strategies to influence public perception, align messaging, and address complex, cross-functional issues. The position collaborates with global colleagues to identify policy trends, coordinate stakeholder engagement efforts, and ensure consistent, effective communication that supports business objectives across key operating regions. Location: Position may start as a remote/virtual position based in Washington, DC, but will transition to full-time in-person Washington DC office by early 2027. Position reports to the Director of Federal Government Relations. What will you do? Government Relations: Identify, evaluate and understand emerging legislative and regulatory issues that impact Mosaic and engage strategically in public policy debate and advocacy. Proactively develop and advance Mosaic's position to a wide range of stakeholders. Map key stakeholders and conduct regular targeted outreach. Identify, assess, and understand opportunities and challenges related to the advancement of Mosaic's license to operate. Serve as advisor to industry and trade organizations as needed and play an integral role in the political strategy and activities of the company at the federal level. Foster and cultivate new and existing relationships that benefit and increase goodwill toward the company. Help guide MosaicPAC strategy. Partnering with internal teams to achieve objectives and execute Mosaic's stakeholder engagement strategy Work with the Mosaic's Public Affairs team to develop and execute broad corporate strategies for influencing favorable perceptions with the general public and key constituents in the company's core operating areas. Manage issues affecting multiple functional groups, which will include collaborating with and providing strategic public affairs council to leadership, developing multi-disciplinary public affairs and stakeholder engagement plans, and ensuring consistency and synchronicity in communications, government relations, stakeholder outreach and community relations. Work with members of the worldwide Public Affairs team in Corporate, Florida, Canada, and Brazil to identify significant policy trends and issues and help craft and deliver the Mosaic story in ways that increase support for operations and maintain license to operate. What do you need for this role? 3Bachelors Degree required, with a major in a related field. Masters Degree preferred with a major in Political Science, or Law and Legal Studies. 33 - 5 years Government (Legislative or Executive Branch) experience from policy advocacy organizations 3Legal Experience 3Proven experience in government relations, public affairs, or a similar role, with a strong understanding of the political landscape and legislative processes. 3Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively. 3Strong research and analytical skills to assess the impact of proposed policy and develop effective strategies. 3Ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, industry representatives, and community organizations. 3Experience on Capitol Hill or Executive Branch strongly preferred. Mosaic is a pay for performance company. The salary range for this role is $104,000 - $169,000. Total compensation is based on performance and contribution.

About The Mosaic Company

The Mosaic Company is a producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Mosaic is the largest producer of finished phosphate products in North America and one of the largest potash producers in the world. The company also owns and operates mines in South America and has investments in fertilizer production operations in China. Mosaic is headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, and has operations in six countries.
Learn more about The Mosaic Company
Size
12,500 employees
Market Cap
$15 billion
Industry
Net Income
$666 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$8.6 billion

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