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Your role at Clorox:

The Director of Government Affairs will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and directional oversight of the enterprise-wide Government Affairs function for Clorox, a public consumer packaged goods company. In close collaboration with the Sustainability, Strategic Regulatory, and Legal teams, the successful individual will be responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders and shaping the regulatory landscape to advance the company's strategic business objectives.

The Director of Government Affairs will play a critical role in developing and executing an enterprise advocacy strategy, including establishing a strong presence in Washington, D.C., managing relationships with key trade associations, overseeing political contributions, and tracking relevant legislation. The role will also focus on building influence in key federal districts and managing state and local issues related to the company's manufacturing facilities and offices.

Reporting to the Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management and Government Affairs, this individual will be a dynamic leader with a passion for driving strategic influence, fostering a culture of collaboration, and effectively communicating opportunities and risks to internal and external stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

+ Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive government affairs strategy that establishes a strong presence in Washington, D.C., builds a reputation with Congress and the executive branch, and advances the company's strategic business objectives. Additionally, refine and help guide the External Affairs approach in international markets in which the Company operates.

+ Develop and lead initiatives to connect executive stakeholders with relevant Members of Congress, fostering relationships and driving influence in key federal districts based on manufacturing locations and corporate interests.

+ Work collaboratively with a team of government relations professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning while ensuring alignment with functional and corporate business needs.

+ Represent the company in external forums and engage with internal and external stakeholders, including trade associations, industry forums, and government officials, representing the Company’s interests and commitment to responsible corporate citizenship.

+ Manage relationships with enterprise trade associations, providing support and coordinating with key executive stakeholders.

+ Oversee political contributions and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

+ Jointly develop the advocacy strategies with Business Units and the Strategic Regulatory team, aligning efforts to maximize impact.

+ Track relevant pending legislation in close coordination with the Strategic Regulatory team, ensuring organization awareness of key issues and adjusting advocacy strategy as necessary.

+ Develop and implement robust processes to manage state and local issues relative to manufacturing facilities and offices.

+ Serve as a champion of government affairs, building relationships and effectively communicating enterprise-level priorities and risks to cross functional teams, ensuring government affairs considerations are integrated into business strategies and decision-making processes.

+ Oversee and manage lobbying resources to ensure effective representation of the company’s interests.

What we look for:

+ Bachelor’s degree required, degree in political science, public policy, or related field.

+ At least 8 years’ experience in government affairs and legislative and regulatory processes at the federal and/or state level. Must also have experience in the CPG (consumer-packaged goods) industry with a strong network in Washington, D.C.

+ Be able to effectively navigate complex political landscapes, drive organizational influence, and elevate the strategic importance of government affairs within the company.

+ Have demonstrated experience in leading government affairs strategies, building relationships with key stakeholders, and managing political contributions.

+ Must be a proven, effective communicator with the capability to advocate the company’s interests and drive alignment across diverse audiences within the organization.

+ Be able to set strategy, contributing to the creation and articulation of an inspiring vision for the organization’s government affairs function and its broader impact on the enterprise.

+ Have a collaborative and creative approach to developing advocacy strategies that support company strategies.

+ The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved influence and performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results. The ability to persevere in the face of challenges and exhibit a steadfast resolve to higher standards, effectively navigating ambiguity and complexity to solve critical issues impacting the business.

+ Be able to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, and manage performance. Encourage collaboration and visibly support the success of the team, creating a sense of purpose that engages others.

+ Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with government officials, trade associations, and internal stakeholders, demonstrating high emotional intelligence and strong communication skills.

Workplace type:

Hybrid: This role will work onsite 3 days a week at a designated location in DC. The other two days will be remote.

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.** Learn more (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/responsibility/thriving-communities/empowering-our-employees-to-thrive/) **.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

•Zone A: $175,100 - $360,700

•Zone B: $160,500 - $330,700

•Zone C: $145,900 - $300,600

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

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Who we are.

We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.

This is the place where doing the right thing matters.

Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .

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