Full-time · On-site

Director of Government Affairs

This is a premier federal advocacy role for a seasoned strategist capable of navigating the intersection of environmental policy and corporate operations. You will lead the charge in Washington, D.C., representing a major industry player to ensure legislative outcomes align with sustainable business growth. It is a perfect fit for a lobbyist who thrives on high-stakes negotiation and bipartisan relationship management.

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Hiring company

Republic Services

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Posted 30 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a premier federal advocacy role for a seasoned strategist capable of navigating the intersection of environmental policy and corporate operations. You will lead the charge in Washington, D.C., representing a major industry player to ensure legislative outcomes align with sustainable business growth. It is a perfect fit for a lobbyist who thrives on high-stakes negotiation and bipartisan relationship management.

The hiring side

About Republic Services

Republic Services is an enterprise organisation working in environmental services / waste management, based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Industry

Environmental Services / Waste Management

Size

Enterprise

Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and execute a comprehensive federal government relations strategy
  • Monitor and respond to legislative, regulatory, and budgetary initiatives
  • Manage and evaluate the performance of external lobbying consultants
  • Advise internal executive leadership on the impact of federal developments
  • Represent the company within industry trade associations and coalitions

Essential

  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in government relations, lobbying, or public affairs
  • Proven track record of managing federal political contributions and PAC strategies
  • Deep understanding of federal lobbying disclosure and ethics compliance
  • Ability to draft high-level position papers, policy briefs, and formal testimony
  • Experience managing external lobbying firms and consulting teams

Preferred

  • 5 to 10 years of direct experience specifically within the environmental, energy, or sustainability sectors
  • Existing bipartisan network within Congress and federal agencies like the EPA and DOE
  • Experience in the transportation or waste management policy landscape

Key Skills

Exceptional verbal and written communicationStrategic policy analysisCreative problem solvingBipartisan relationship buildingProject managementEthical leadershipStakeholder engagement

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • High-level executive visibility
  • Leadership of federal PAC strategy
  • Opportunity to influence national environmental policy
  • Collaborative work environment with senior leadership
  • Professional development in a critical industry sector

Next step

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