Senior Advisor, Federal Government Relations (Washington, DC, US, 20006)
Company
Exxon Mobil
Location
United States
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Listed via
Exxon Mobil
About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about
our What and our Why
and how we can
work
together
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What role will you play on our team
The Director, Federal Government Relations will be responsible for supporting ExxonMobil’s federal government relations function. S/He will be responsible for advancing the company’s strategic federal corporate, policy, government and regulatory relations plan, and for ensuring strong relationships with regulators and government leaders in the US
The successful candidate will work to track, identify, analyze and influence regulatory and legislative policy. S/He will enhance the existing and future capabilities of the federal relations team around Washington by building relationships with key stakeholders and will assist with the delivery of strategic advocacy communications
The position is based in Washington D.C
What will you do
The Director, will identify key opportunities to engage with policy makers, through the development of a
network that can be leveraged to expand the company’s business. The successful candidate will be responsible
for assisting the Federal Government Relations team in meeting their business goals through direct engagement
with policymakers and indirect advocacy via trade associations and other external resources
Develop concise but detailed briefing papers for senior corporate management in advance of meetings and other engagements with legislators and executive branch officials
Provide briefing materials to senior corporate management in advance of trade association board and executive committee meetings
Work collaboratively with the Federal Government Relations team to support the execution of policy positions and strategies to advance the interests of ExxonMobil
Monitor the development of federal political and related business issues that affect the company's reputation; execute strategies for addressing each issue and deploy resources to ensure management of issues and best practices to ensure consistent approach across priority policy initiatives
Support the development and dissemination of positions to advance ExxonMobil’s objectives, including policy-related talking points and messages for use by the company’s leaders
About you
The successful candidate will demonstrate hands-on leadership, bringing a high level of focus and involvement to drive government relations strategy development and program execution
Skills and Qualifications
At least 10 years of increasing, successful experience with a diversified and global company, in government and/or in a senior-level government position
A solid professional and personal reputation for integrity and follow-through; trustworthy with confidential information
A collaborative style; proven ability to work on and with a team, build meaningful interpersonal
relationships, and a dependable reputation for collaboration purposes
An eagerness to execute a hands-on approach to build credibility, relationships, and knowledge within the company
A detail-oriented professional with excellent written, analytical, and organizational skills, and a track record for delivering results
The ability to drive a quality work product through internal reviews and under time constraints
Strong organizational skills with an ability to support multiple projects in a rapidly evolving environment while meeting deadlines
Outstanding personal communicator with the presence to represent the company at industry forums and events, legislative arenas with stakeholders, partners, and trade associations; and a track record of nurturing positive relationships with policymakers and staff
The ability to persuasively communicate complex concepts and programs into concise and credible messages, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality work
A strong desire to learn and develop business acumen and a roll-up-the-sleeves approach; s/he should be a strategic thinkers with an ability to produce content as needed
Existing or future potential for strong verbal, written and public speaking and presentation skills, for both internal and external audiences
A Bachelor’s degree is required (advanced degree preferred)
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
Demonstrated work experience with Congress and/or the Administration
Your benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one
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