Career Area:

Government Affairs

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

This is Caterpillar

What You Will do:

This position must be an advocate for Caterpillar’s interests on a variety of issues before state governmental entities. The position represents the company across multiple stakeholder groups in shaping and influencing public policy. The manager has responsibility for a specific region of states with a particular focus on Texas, home to Caterpillar’s corporate headquarters, Power and Energy business unit, and multiple manufacturing facilities. The complexity of state legislation and potential impact on individual Caterpillar business units as well as the overall enterprise requires an on-scene company advocate in state capitals. As a part of the Caterpillar Governmental Affairs team, the incumbent must:

• Establish working relationships with respective business units to identify specific policy concerns as they relate to company objectives
• Represent business unit/enterprise interests before policymakers and regulators and be lead advocate for same
• Provide advice and counsel to senior management, including the Executive Office, on high priority issues within their region of states
• Represent Caterpillar’s interests in coalitions, associations, etc., leveraging same in support of company priorities
• Provide first line of defense against problematic policy initiatives that may negatively impact the company
• Identify emerging legislative issues/policy trends which could affect corporate objectives
• Develop long-term relationships and enlist the support of key governmental leaders and staff in pursuit of corporate objectives
• Provide advice and counsel on political campaigns and elections and in particular in regard to any company (PAC) support or involvement

Incumbent is charged with affecting the legislative and regulatory outcome in a way to minimize damage/maximize benefit to the company. Incumbent interacts with the highest-level state policymakers and therefore must always maintain Caterpillar’s reputation for honesty, integrity and excellence.

The audience this position must appeal to include members of state legislative and regulatory bodies and their staff, administration officials and respective staff, other business interests and corporations, Caterpillar customers, industry and trade associations.

The position manages the completion of its own work assignments and coordinates activities with the business unit client group and the US State & Americas Senior Director. Typical internal clients include contacts across a number of Caterpillar worldwide operations, largely dependent on the issues within the manager’s portfolio. All activities are related to advancing the company’s legislative and regulatory agenda. The incumbent establishes and then monitors general policies and guidelines for projects under his/her control to ensure specific management goals are met and desired results are achieved.

What You Will Have:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business, Communications, English, History or a Juris Doctor and significant governmental job-related experience with specific attention to Texas legislative and regulatory experience
• Effective Communication: Successfully communicates business unit/enterprise interests before policymakers and regulators; excellent oral and written communications skills
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
• Governmental Affairs Management: Knowledge of federal, state and local laws affecting government affairs; ability to manage corporate activities that benefit from interaction with or provide information to various governmental agencies
• Legislative Analysis: Knowledge of methods used in handling legislative issues; ability to use tools, techniques, and approaches to analyze and comply with legislation from the government, as it applies to the organization

Additional Information:

• The role is based out of Austin, TX
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 25% and willingness to work evenings is required

About Caterpillar

For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company’s primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers’ toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

$159,120.00 - $238,680.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

April 22, 2026 - May 6, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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