Dir, State Government Relations (West Coast)

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Position Summary
The Director, State and Local Government Relations - West Coast, serves as the primary contact point on all state and local government affairs matters for states located on the US West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, and Alaska). Under the direction of the Vice President for Government Relations, provides intelligence, advice, and support for all Group businesses and U.S.-based companies and Head Office concerning proposed regulatory, legislative and policy changes and community relations in states where the Group does business. Represents the Group before state and local governments including elected officials, councils, legislatures and staff. Leads and supports grant and other resource opportunities for Group companies with local and state governments. 

Functions & Duties
•    Provides intelligence, advice, and support for all Group businesses and U.S.-based companies and Head Office concerning proposed regulatory, legislative, and policy changes and community relations in states where the Group does business.   
•    Represents the Group before state and local governments and with selected professional organizations and associations to advocate on behalf of Group businesses.  
•    Communicates with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders as required regarding state laws, policies, and their business impact. 
•    Leads and supports grant and other resource opportunities for Group companies with local and state governments.   
•    Provides support and backup for other special projects in the U.S. and on global matters as required.  
•    MISCELLANEOUS RELATED DUTIES or PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
•    Strong Knowledge of regulatory, legislative, and policy roles of state and local governments.
•    Must be able to work independently or in a team setting.
•    Ability to exercise independent judgment.
•    Ability to handle complex assignments.
•    Excellent advocacy and negotiating skills.
•    Strong interpersonal and management skills and ability to work with subordinates, contemporaries, and executive personnel.
•    Strong communication and public speaking skills, as well as excellent writing skills.
•    Strong skills in use of M.S. Office, including M.S. Word, MS PowerPoint, and M.S. Excel
•    spreadsheet systems.
•    Ability to plan, prioritize and manage workload independently as well as work in a deadline-driven environment.
•    Ability to work under pressure and thrive in a multi-task, fast-paced, structured corporate environment.
•    High level of assertiveness and self-motivation.
•    Ability to function as a team player, share ideas, and offer and welcome constructive reviews.
•    Must effectively prioritize and be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.

Education:

• Required:  Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred:  Master’s Degree

Work Experience:

• General Experience:  8-12 years
• Industry Experience:  3-5 years (preferred)
   

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