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As Director of Federal Public Affairs, you will be part of the Legal and Public Affairs team. You will serve as a key advocate for the company’s federal legislative, regulatory, and political priorities, ensuring that Brown-Forman’s public policy priorities are executed before Congress and the Administration.

This position reports to the Vice President of Public Affairs for the Americas region and works closely across the legal and government affairs, commercial, marketing, community engagement and supply chain functions as well as senior corporate leadership.

Meaningful Work From Day One:

The Director of Federal Public Affairs acts as Brown-Forman's representative in Washington, D.C., engaging with all U.S. federal officials, particularly within Congress and the Executive Branch. This role is crucial for building and maintaining the company's reputation and solidifying its standing as a leader in American Whiskey. The individual in this position must have established relationships with members of Congress and their staff, various legislative committees, and relevant Executive Branch agencies.

What You Can Expect:

● Develop and implement the company’s legislative agenda, relationship development, public policy engagement and overall business advancement initiatives with key federal policy makers including members of Congress and their staff, the Executive Branch, trade associations, and the embassy community in collaboration with the Vice President of Public Affairs.

● Identify, understand and manage federal legislative, executive branch and regulatory proposals and policies impacting B-F’s strategic imperatives.

● Represent our brands and our business before Congress, the Executive Branch, the Embassy Community; attend conferences, trade association meetings, policy forums, and political fundraisers.

● Build and maintain bipartisan relationships with key legislators, regulators, and their staff.

● Provide timely, clear updates to senior leaders on legislative and regulatory matters impacting the company, both on emerging federal issues and opportunities for proactive engagement.

● Prepare briefing, presentation and advocacy materials that distill complex policy issues and resonate across a range of audiences.

● Collaborate with internal partners across numerous departments developing B-F’s perspective on federal issues and advancing the company’s perspective on all aspects of legislative and public policy goals, grassroots, and Political Action Committee (PAC) goals.

● Manage and coordinate the advocacy activities of contract lobbyists, trade associations, think tanks and other internal/external stakeholders. In partnership with counsel, the position oversees and ensures accurate and timely compliance with all lobbying-related reporting requirements for Brown-Forman personnel interacting with federal officials.

What You Bring to the Table:

● 7+ years' experience in government affairs or working for a legislative or regulatory branch of the U.S. Government.

● Demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key government officials, associations, policy and opinion leaders and NGOs.

● Proven track record of effective strategic planning, execution and follow up.

● Understanding of the legislative process as well as tax and trade policy.

● Superior written and oral communication skills.

● Ability to attend events and meetings outside of traditional work hours.

● Ability to travel.

What Makes You Unique:

● JD, LL.M or MBA.

● Beverage industry experience.

● Corporate PAC management/fundraising experience.

● Lobbying experience.

Who We Are:

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer:

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. #LI

Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Business Leader

Global Job Level:

B2

Number of Openings Available:

1

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