Senior Director Government Relations

About the role

The Senior Director, Government Relations acts as The Home Depot's main executive advocate and strategist before elected officials and high-level decision-makers at the federal and state level. The role shapes and runs the company's legislative agenda, aligns political strategy with business goals, and oversees multi-million dollar departmental and PAC budgets, external advocacy resources and a team of government relations professionals and retained lobbying firms. It reports to the Vice President, Government Relations and External Communications.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic enterprise policy management: shape government relations strategies for e-commerce, data privacy/security, corporate tax, international trade, supply chain and labor, assign legislative portfolios and manage external consultants and trade associations.
• Department budgeting and PAC governance: manage the department operating budget and direct the PAC's financial governance, disbursements, fundraising and compliance.
• Legislative advocacy and stakeholder engagement: represent the company to Members of Congress, White House leadership, federal agencies and trade associations, and moderate high-level meetings between C-suite executives and government leaders.
• Leadership reporting and political intelligence: brief senior leadership on regulatory trends, legislative risks and political shifts.
• Team leadership: lead, develop and coach 4-6 direct reports and oversee external lobbying firms and consultants, with occasional overnight travel (5-20%).

Required profile

• Age 18 or older and legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Affairs, Business Administration or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in federal government relations, congressional staff leadership, administrative agencies or corporate public policy.
• Preferred: proven track record managing government affairs teams, extensive bipartisan relationships with Congress and executive agencies, and experience managing multi-million dollar budgets.
• Preferred: Juris Doctor or equivalent and required certifications for practicing law.

Required skills

• Executive presence: negotiating and interacting with C-suite executives, Cabinet officials and Members of Congress.
• Financial acumen: budget management, contract negotiation with external firms and financial reporting.
• Strategic communication: strong written, verbal and executive presentation skills.
• Crisis and pressure management in fast-moving political environments.

Pay range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY) and Washington residents: $190,000 - $360,000.