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WM India · 15 hours ago

Senior Manager, Government Affairs

Roswell, GA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

WM is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for Government Affairs. This role will lead government affairs programs to support the company's business plan and objectives at the state level, focusing on local legislative advocacy and compliance with laws.

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Responsibilities

Provide information related to current legislative, regulatory and other government activities to senior staff as appropriate and communicate effectively with appropriate line-of-business managers

Perform legislative advocacy activities including direct lobbying for the weaknesses or merits of specific bills to influence passage, defeat, or amendment of measure, or introduction of legislation more favorable to WM

Represent WM at state fundraising events

Provide support for local key expansion projects

Identify emerging policy issues, and evaluate the impact on WM. Lead teams formed to develop the WM response to these policy proposals, and communicate with sales, public sector services, operations, etc

Call upon state agency officials and staff, state legislators, congressional delegation and industry trade associations, periodically to discuss current issues involving the company and the industry

Ensure the company complies with all campaign finance and lobbying/ethics laws