Federal Government Affairs Principal - Nucor Corporation : Job Details

Job Details Division: Nucor Corporation Location: Washington, DC, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Basic Job Functions: The Federal Government Affairs Principal will serve as a member of Nucor Corporation's Federal Government Affairs Team helping to develop and implement government affairs strategies to advance Nucor's legislative and regulatory interests in a range of policy areas including international trade, sustainability and energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and workforce. The responsibility of this role includes but is not limited to: •Representing Nucor before key stakeholders and at industry and trade association meetings and events; •Building and fostering productive working relationships across a variety of constituencies and leveraging existing relationships as needed; •Supporting the development of policy positions and strategies to advance Nucor's legislative, regulatory, and business interests; •Monitoring and analyzing legislative, administrative, and regulatory developments on federal issues, communicating and advising on the status of priority issues and potential impacts to Nucor; •Drafting issue summaries, briefing materials, and presentations detailing the impact of federal legislation and improving awareness among key internal stakeholders; •Assisting Nucor divisions with special projects. The successful candidate will possess a strong working knowledge of politics and the legislative process, and a desire to promote American manufacturing. This position will be located in Washington, DC Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times. Minimum Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree with major emphasis in political science, public policy, or a related field; •Three to five years of experience in federal policy which should include federal legislative and/or executive agency experience. Preferred Qualifications: •Experience with key manufacturing policy issues, such as trade, energy, or sustainability. Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace