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About the Role
The Manager Government Relations will support Ryder's Government Relations efforts with a focus on state and local issues, project management, and internal policy development, while also contributing to select federal initiatives. This position will report to the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs and work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sophisticated policy-related strategies and initiatives, educating and advocating on key public policy issues to drive Ryder’s business priorities.
Responsibilities
- Manage internal government relations programs, policies, and initiatives by providing full project management support.
- Develop and maintain core governing policies, internal controls, procedures, and documents.
- Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local regulations and legislation relevant to Ryder.
- Define and track measurable advocacy outcomes tied to business priorities.
- Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather content for Government Relations efforts.
- Ensure Government Relations efforts align with Ryder’s approach for policies, practices, goals, metrics, disclosures, and compliance.
- Integrate government relations strategies into business planning, project execution, community engagement, and external messaging.
- Develop written analyses, talking points, and advocacy materials.
- Create content for communications, including policies, emails, and web pages.
- Manage contributors, content creators, and vendors to ensure timely and accurate project completion.
- Liaise and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including governments, policymakers, trade associations, customers, and consultants.
- Maintain working knowledge of Ryder’s advocacy priorities, key regulations, and legislation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Economics, Public Policy/Public Administration or related field.
- 5 years or more of professional work experience in government relations and/or a related field.
- 3 years or more of experience navigating state/federal legislative, regulatory, and executive processes.
- 3 years or more of experience managing cross-functional projects or teams for corporations, governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or relevant areas.
- 3 years or more of engagement with external affairs, public policy, sales, investor relations, and/or stakeholder management (preferred).
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate comfortably with high-profile audiences.
- Action-oriented with excellent follow-up practices and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to establish, facilitate, and maintain effective and collaborative cross-functional, professional working relationships.
- Ability to build support for government relations initiatives.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate economic, political, and social trends, impacts, and consequences of legislative/regulatory policies and actions.
- Knowledge or familiarity with transportation, supply chain, logistics operations, and the legislative/regulatory process.
- Well-developed communication and presentation skills: verbal, written, listening, and group facilitation.
- Expert knowledge of grammar and punctuation in English.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), Adobe, and other technology applications.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of public policy processes at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Experience with transportation policy issues (preferred).
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5 years or more
- 3 years or more
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- Minimum Pay Range: 115,000
- Maximum Pay Range: 130,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options.
- Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave.
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
About the Company
- At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard.
- Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
- Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
Equal Opportunity
- Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.