# Government Affairs Manager

> Coastal Wave Recruiting · Stamford, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-04

**Salary:** USD 125,000–150,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Administration

## Description

Our client, a global consumer products company, is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive government affairs strategy aligned with corporate goals and priorities. This role requires a strategic, policy-savvy professional with a deep understanding of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry and the evolving regulatory landscape impacting the sector.

**Key Responsibilities:**

Legislative & Regulatory Monitoring: Track and analyze political, legislative, and regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal levels; assess their impact on business operations and priorities.

Advocacy Strategy Development: Identify priority issues and lead the creation and implementation of proactive advocacy strategies that mitigate risk and create competitive advantage.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, policymakers, regulatory bodies, and industry associations to advance the companys public policy interests.

Internal Advisory: Advise senior leadership on public affairs matters, ensuring alignment between external policy trends and internal business strategy.

Project & Consultant Management: Lead cross-functional initiatives and manager external consultants involved in public affairs and government relations activities.

## Requirements

-   Bachelors degree in political science, public policy, government relations, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
-   Minimum of 5 years experience in government affairs, lobbying, or public policy, within or serving the CPG industry
-   Strong grasp of legislative and regulatory processes and issues affecting the sector, including plastics, packaging, tariffs, ingredient restrictions, and EU regulations
-   Existing network within political institutions and familiarity with sustainability issues and the role of NGOs in the policy space
-   Proven ability to develop persuasive messaging and translate complex business objectives into politically actionable strategies
-   Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders
-   Demonstrated project management abilities and capacity to handle complex policy initiatives under pressure
-   Experience working in or with global organizations is strongly preferred
-   High integrity, proactive mindset, and results-oriented approach
-   This is a high-impact opportunity for a government affairs leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution to influence public policy outcomes and protect long-term business interests.

## Benefits

-   Diverse national and international growth opportunities
-   Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
-   Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
-   Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and the company matching shares
-   Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
-   Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
-   Paid time off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more

## Apply

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