Position Summary

The Manager, Government Relations is responsible for supporting and executing government affairs initiatives that advance Maverik's business objectives and address legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters affecting retail operations. The position serves as a key government relations resource, helping to coordinate advocacy efforts, develop policy analyses and communications, manage stakeholder relationships, and represent the company's interests with external organizations and government officials.

The role requires strong functional expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic policy environment. Working closely with internal business partners and external stakeholders, the Manager contributes to departmental performance through effective execution, collaboration, and issue management while operating within established departmental objectives and escalation guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

PRIMARY FOCUS: This position is dedicated to legislative and regulatory issues affecting convenience stores and Maverik's retail operations, including alcohol and tobacco sales, fuel retailing, food service, age-verification requirements, data privacy, and related compliance matters at the local, state, and federal levels. Sets the strategic direction and priorities for government affairs activities affecting Maverik's convenience-store and retail operations.

• Supports the execution of government affairs strategies and priorities affecting Maverik's retail operations.
• Monitors legislative, regulatory, and political developments and evaluates potential business impacts.
• Implements advocacy plans and policy initiatives aligned with departmental objectives.
• Leads advocacy efforts within assigned policy areas and jurisdictions related to alcohol and tobacco sales, fuel retailing, food service, age-verification requirements, data privacy, and other regulatory matters affecting retail operations.
• Develops policy analyses, briefing materials, talking points, correspondence, testimony, and other government affairs materials.
• Represents the company before policymakers, regulators, industry associations, coalitions, and community stakeholders within assigned jurisdictions and areas of responsibility.
• Builds and maintains productive working relationships with government officials, trade associations, consultants, and external partners.
• Coordinates with legal, compliance, operations, merchandising, fuel, food service, information security, communications, and other stakeholders to support company positions and advocacy efforts.
• Tracks legislative and regulatory developments and communicates relevant information to department leadership and business partners.
• Manages relationships with external lobbyists, consultants, trade associations, coalitions, and advocacy partners within assigned jurisdictions and policy areas.
• Evaluates emerging issues and provides recommendations regarding potential business, operational, and compliance impacts.
• Supports budget administration, vendor management, and resource planning activities within established departmental guidelines.
• Escalates significant legislative, regulatory, political, and business issues to department leadership as appropriate.
• Serves as a knowledgeable internal resource regarding legislative and regulatory matters affecting Maverik's retail operations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, government, business, law, communications, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Advanced degree such as an MBA, MPA, JD, or related graduate degree preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in government relations, public affairs, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, public policy, or a related field.
• Experience supporting legislative, regulatory, or public policy initiatives and advocacy efforts.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, industry associations, or external stakeholders.
• Experience researching, analyzing, and communicating the business impact of legislative and regulatory developments.
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional business partners to support organizational objectives.
• Experience with convenience store, retail, fuel retailing, food service, regulated products, data privacy, or related public policy matters preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and public policy processes at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Strong understanding of public policy issues affecting convenience stores, retail operations, fuel retailing, food service, regulated products, and related industries.
• Ability to analyze legislative and regulatory developments and identify potential operational, compliance, and business impacts.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make effective decisions within established guidelines and escalate significant issues when appropriate.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal business partners and external stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams, government officials, regulators, industry associations, and advocacy partners.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters in a clear and practical manner to support business decision-making.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, integrity, and credibility when representing the company.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands and working conditions outlined below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

This role primarily involves working in a standard office environment. The employee will regularly:

• Sit for extended periods.
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office tools.
• Reach with hands and arms in the context of computer use or file handling.
• Communicate verbally and aurally in meetings and phone conversations.

The employee may also:

• Frequently stand and walk throughout the office.
• Occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds, such as office equipment, files, or supplies.
• Occasionally travel by automobile and commercial air transportation to attend meetings, industry events, legislative sessions, conferences, and other business-related activities.

The typical noise level in the work environment is moderate-comparable to a standard business office with periodic conversations, phones ringing, and copier or printer use.