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Director, Federal Government Affairs
UPS
USD 125,700-232,860 / year + Equity
Posted on Dec 13, 2025
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Job Description:
UPS PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR, FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADVOCATE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
UPS is seeking a seasoned public affairs advocate to join the Global Public Affairs team with a focus on U.S. Federal Affairs.
This position is full-time and will report to the head of Federal Affairs. This role will work closely with other Public Affairs team members in the development and execution of sophisticated legislative and regulatory advocacy and will serve as a trusted advisor to our business partners across the company. Prior legislative experience and excellent political judgment are required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Determine legislative strategy for UPS federal policy priorities including data security, postal and transportation policy.
- Build and maintain relationships with government officials and federal policymakers including Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and their staff.
- Create coalitions with industry and third-party organizations and help manage external associations.
- Manage advocacy campaigns in support of UPS’s legislative and regulatory agenda.
- Participate in legislative and regulatory hearings and develops advocacy materials, including legislative analysis, talking points and presentations.
General Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Intl Equivalent – Required
Other requirements:
- 4-6 years of experience serving in a legislative role in the government or working directly on public policy issues.
- Possess a deep understanding of government relations, including effective lobbying strategies, grassroots organizing, and the mechanics of policymaking.
- A strong strategic thinker with polished written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in labor, data security or postal issues is a plus.
- Excellent judgment, research skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience in fast-paced, cross-functional collaboration.
- Willing to travel.
- Self-starter; intrinsically motivated but also a good teammate.
Operating in more than 200 countries and territories, UPS is committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. Beginning as a small messenger service started by enterprising teenagers and a $100 loan, UPS and its approximately 490,000 UPSers around the globe are a transportation and logistics leader, offering innovative solutions to customers, big and small. UPS understands and appreciates its responsibility to help build safer, stronger and more resilient communities founded on justice and economic opportunity for all, supported by a healthy, sustainable global environment.
Additional Notes
- This job is Grade 40E.
- Last day for Internal applicants to apply is December 19, 2025.
- No relocation assistance offered.
- Candidate must currently be located in the geographic location of the job or be willing to self-relocate.
- Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125,700 year to $232,860/year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate’s work experience. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. Hired applicants may be eligible for Medical/prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability Income Protection Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement program, Vacation, Paid Holidays and Personal time, Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law, and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Type:
PermanentUPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Other Criteria:
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.