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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 will 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 while maintaining effective relationships with key civic, government, community, and business leaders.

Responsibilities

Manage internal government relations programs, policies, and initiatives by providing full project management support, including developing and maintaining core governing policies, internal controls, procedures, and documents.
Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local regulations and legislation relevant to Ryder, defining and tracking measurable advocacy outcomes tied to business priorities.
Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations related to government relations efforts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather content for government relations efforts, ensuring alignment with Ryder’s approach for policies, practices, goals, metrics, and compliance.
Integrate government relations strategies into business planning, project execution, community engagement, and external messaging.
Develop written analyses, talking points, and advocacy materials to support government relations objectives.
Create content for communications, including policies, emails, and web pages.
Manage contributors, content creators, and contractors/third-party 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 impacting the company, industry, customers, and stakeholders.
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 a relevant area.
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 at all levels of authority among a variety of stakeholders.
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 (Advanced Preferred).
Working knowledge of the public policy processes at the local, state, and federal levels (Intermediate Preferred).
Experience with transportation policy issues (Intermediate Preferred).

Location

Remote

Work Type

Remote
Full-time

Experience Level

5 years or more professional work experience
3 years or more experience navigating state/federal legislative, regulatory, and executive processes
3 years or more managing cross-functional projects or teams
3 years or more engagement with external affairs, public policy, sales, investor relations, and/or stakeholder management

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Economics, Public Policy/Public Administration or related field

Salary/Compensations

115,000 - 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.