Director, Government Affairs

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Director, Government Affairs to join our team based at our global headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This position is eligible to participate in our hyrbid work program (50% onsite per month).  

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

OVERVIEW
The Director, Government Affairs will help develop and implement McCormick’s Global Government Relations strategy within the Americas market. This individual will work closely and coordinate with our Quality & Regulatory Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Communications, Supply Chain, Human Relations, Legal and International Trade Compliance teams in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and an emphasis on supporting the development of Government Affairs as a function with McCormick.   This individual will staff our Government Affairs Council. Specific activities include representing the company before elected and regulatory officials and their staffs and on key trade associations while implementing advocacy strategies on issues of importance to McCormick. This person will be a member of the Finance team and will report to the Vice President Tax, Government Affairs & Strategic Real Estate who leads Global Government Affairs for McCormick.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and understand the business impact of proposed federal & state legislation and regulations to the company’s growth, performance and people goals. 
•  Anticipate emerging federal & state food-agriculture, sustainability, supply chain, labor, trade and tax issues in terms of legislative, regulatory and non-governmental (e.g. NGO) developments that could impact the McCormick and the food & flavor manufacturing industry.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials and their staff, advocate on policy developments impacting the company. 
• Help develop and execute McCormick’s Government Affairs strategy, including direct lobbying of policymakers, coalition building and leveraging of relationships with industry trade groups, including engagement with industry trade group committees and industry coalitions to help drive McCormick’s agenda. 
• Build and maintain internal relationships with our Quality & Regulatory Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Communications, Supply Chain, Human Relations, Legal, Finance and International Trade Compliance teams. 
• Coordinate with existing internal horizon scanning efforts to develop and maintain a prioritized Government Affairs issues matrix for internal visibility to issues of importance to the company and to drive internal alignment on advocacy efforts. 
• Develop and curate communications materials for both internal and external audiences, including periodic internal presentations and reporting materials at the cross functional, regional and global level and advocacy materials for legislative and administrative engagement. 
• Refine and curate McCormick Global Government affairs knowledge retention and tracking capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master's degree in public policy, government affairs, or related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree in public policy, government affairs, or related field required. 
• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated success with legislative and administrative policymaking at the federal and/or state level, preferably including experience in a food or agricultural industry corporate government affairs function or government trade association role.
• Established relationships and demonstrated ability to advocate senior policymakers and Member of Congress on Capitol Hill and relevant executive branch officials.  Robust relationships with relevant Committee members and staff and Agency and Administration officials and staff. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in real time within the Government Affairs function and to build and foster effective relationships with internal constituents from employees to senior management, and external organizations including elected officials and associated staff, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and trade associations.
• Strong project management skills and a proven record of coalition-building and delivering results.
• Ability to represent the company effectively in a variety of public settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience directing consultants on legislative or public policy-related initiatives.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross functional teams and influence across diverse organizations.
• McCormick Global Headquarters-based role (Hunt Valley, MD) with ability, willingness and flexibility to travel to Washington, DC., Annapolis MD and other US state capitals frequently.

Base Salary: $140,610-253,080

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in

 McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Dividend Program. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

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