SVP, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy

Safelite

SVP leading government affairs and public policy strategy at Safelite, aligning with business goals while navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, lead, and execute Safelite’s enterprise-wide government affairs and public policy strategy, aligned with long-term business goals and growth initiatives
Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on legislative, regulatory, political, and reputational risks and opportunities
Translate complex public policy developments into clear, actionable insights for business leaders and functional teams
Act as Safelite’s primary representative to federal, state, and local government officials, regulators, and relevant agencies
Lead strategic engagement with policymakers to shape legislation, regulations, and administrative actions affecting Safelite and the broader industry
Build and maintain high-trust, long-term relationships with elected officials, regulators, and key policy influencers across party lines
Oversee and optimize Safelite’s federal and multi-state lobbying efforts, including direct engagement and coordination with 30+ external lobbyists and consultants
Direct the company’s advocacy, grassroots, and coalition-building initiatives to advance Safelite’s public policy priorities
Provide executive oversight of PAC governance, political contributions, and engagement strategies, ensuring effectiveness, transparency, and compliance
Lead monitoring, analysis, and forecasting of legislative, regulatory, and policy trends, assessing business, operational, and reputational impacts
Guide the development of company policy positions, white papers, testimony, and legislative proposals
Position Safelite as a thought leader and trusted industry voice through participation in hearings, public forums, and industry events
Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Finance, Communications, and Business Unit leaders to align public policy efforts with enterprise objectives
Build strong external partnerships with industry associations, OEMs, clients, insurers, and coalition partners to advance shared policy goals
Provide training and guidance to senior leaders and associates on government affairs engagement and advocacy best practices
Ensure compliance with all applicable lobbying, ethics, disclosure, and campaign finance laws and regulations
Uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in all government and political activities
Protect and enhance Safelite’s brand and reputation through disciplined, values-driven public policy engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive leadership in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory strategy at the state and federal levels
10+ years of experience managing sophisticated lobbying operations, including multi-state and federal networks and external advocacy partners
Proven success leading public policy, political, and advocacy initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes
Significant experience overseeing PACs, political compliance, and grassroots programs
Demonstrated experience engaging with complex, highly regulated industries (e.g., insurance, automotive, mobility, financial services, or healthcare)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

government affairspublic policy strategylobbying operationspolitical complianceadvocacy initiativeslegislative analysisregulatory strategycoalition-buildinggrassroots programspolicy development

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic engagementrelationship buildingcommunicationtraining and guidanceintegritytransparencyethical conductcollaborationinsight translation