Government Affairs Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

This role is responsible for developing and executing a government affairs strategy to advance Inspire Brands' business objectives. The position requires proactive engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, industry groups, and internal teams, to monitor, analyze, and influence federal policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute consistent, pro-active engagement with internal (corporate staff and franchisees) and external (federal government officials, consultants, third-party groups, trade associations) stakeholders.
• Coordinate advocacy days, restaurant tours for federal officials, educational events, political fundraisers, and receptions on relevant topics.
• Track, identify, analyze, and influence federal regulatory and legislative policy, and recommend positions and strategies that advance Inspire’s business objectives.
• Translate business goals into measurable results through the development and execution of a government affairs strategy.
• Develop and strengthen a network of relationships with key elected officials from the Administration, federal agencies, and Congress, as appropriate. Leverage these relationships to advance Inspire Brands’ objectives and mission.
• Anticipate, monitor, analyze, and plan for legislative and regulatory action relating to the company’s core business functions.
• Monitor the development of business issues that affect the company's reputation; develop strategies for addressing each issue and deploy team resources to do so.
• Represent the company at industry trade groups and develop extensive relationships with industry peers and other stakeholder groups.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications or related area.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in federal government affairs.
  • Experience in Congressional or agency setting and/or private sector government affairs.
  • Familiarity with restaurant and/or franchise industry preferred.
  • Strong understanding of and experience with public policy, political and campaign advocacy, public affairs programs, and campaign management concepts.
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented, and dynamic environment with constant change; ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • Strong teamwork and ability to motivate others to advance goals.
  • The stature and presence to represent the company in legislative arenas with lawmakers, stakeholders, franchisees, and trade associations; and a track record of nurturing positive relationships with legislators, administrators, and lobbyists, as well as with senior management.
  • The ability to persuasively communicate complex concepts and programs into concise and credible messages at the highest levels of government and business.
  • A keen sense of political discernment and strategy, with the ability to identify and influence key policymakers and regulators.

Salary

• Range: $101,542.95 - $199,325.05
• Note: The salary range represents the low and high end. Actual placement within this range will vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, and location.

Company Information

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.