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Vice President – Chief Government Relations Officer
Otis Elevator Co.
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $260,000 - $290,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy that supports Otis’ business priorities and growth objectives and advances Otis’ policy priorities.
- Provide timely and strategic counsel to the Chair, CEO & President, the President of Otis U.S. & Canada, and other ELT members on policy developments and political trends impacting the business.
- Serve as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local government agencies, trade associations, and regulatory bodies to build relationships and influence.
- Support international initiatives as needed.
- Lead advocacy efforts on key issues including building and safety codes, infrastructure spending, modernization, digital innovation, trade, and workforce development.
- Oversee and ensure strict adherence to all U.S. federal and state lobbying, ethics, and campaign finance laws.
- Strategically manage the Otis Political Action Committee (PAC) activities.
- Select, retain, and manage external lobbyists, consultants, and trade associations, building and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, and industry influencers.
- Monitor, analyze, and communicate the impact of proposed and enacted U.S. public policy on Otis’ operations and financial performance to internal business leaders.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, Communications, and Business Units) to ensure consistent messaging and policy alignment.
- Represent Otis at industry forums, conferences, and public hearings.
Requirements
- Extensive and progressive experience in U.S. government relations, public affairs, policy advocacy, regulatory strategy or a related field, with significant experience operating at the executive level in a large industrial company.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (J.D. or Master’s in Public Policy/Political Science/ related field) strongly preferred.
- Deep and demonstrable understanding of the U.S. legislative and regulatory process, particularly concerning infrastructure, manufacturing and building codes and trade.
- Proven track record in developing and executing complex advocacy strategies, influencing policy outcomes and navigating complex regulatory environments.
- Skilled and experienced at working with U.S. federal agencies, international regulatory bodies, and multilateral organizations.
- Ability to articulate complex policy positions clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including the CEO and high-level gov’t officials.
- Unwavering commitment to the highest ethical standards, in alignment with The Otis Absolutes: Safety, Ethics, and Quality.
- Able to translate high-level political trends and policy into actionable business insights and strategic priorities.
- A successful background influencing and collaborating across a complex, global organization and with external partners.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment
- Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance
- Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
government relationspublic affairspolicy advocacyregulatory strategyadvocacy strategieslobbyingcampaign finance lawsinfrastructure spendingdigital innovationworkforce development
Soft skills
strategic counselrelationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationinfluencingethical standardspolicy alignmentarticulation of complex positionsanalytical skillsleadership
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeJ.D.Master's in Public PolicyMaster's in Political Science
