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Job Title

Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs , you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

+ Working with GA leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive government affairs strategy that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives.

+ Monitoring legislative developments and regulations and providing analysis to the broader 3M organization.

+ Leading advocacy efforts by meeting with industry associations, lawmakers and federal agencies.

+ Taking a lead role in helping to manage, grow and leverage the 3M PAC.

+ Serving as an advisor on emerging public policy issues and help with process improvements to improve the GA operation in DC.

+ Working with internal departments to develop positions on public policy issues including collaborating with the communications team to develop messaging and strategies.

+ Building relationships and engaging with industry associations and coalitions.

+ Acting as a liaison between the company and various other external stakeholders.

+ Preparing government relations reports, presentations, analysis and strategic plans.

Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.

+ Eight (8) years of combined experience working as a Capitol Hill staffer, federal employee in a government department or agency, contract lobbyist, corporate lobbyist, and/or association lobbyist in a private, public, government, or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

+ Experience working on issues critical to the company, including but not limited to, environmental policy, tax, trade, and/or labor policy.

+ Strong understanding of the legislative, regulatory, and political process (experience working with PACs is a plus).

+ Strong bipartisan relationships in DC on Capitol Hill and within agencies and associations.

+ Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

+ Ability to work independently.

+ Experience working within agencies, associations, congressional offices, or committees where the issues directly impact 3M.

Work location:

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Washington, DC, with a minimum of three days in person and an option for hybrid flexibility, two days per week.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Resources for You

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $212,947 - $260,268, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 05/02/2025 To 06/01/2025 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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