At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 15,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

Summary:

The government operations manager is responsible for developing, managing, and executing lobbying activities related to transportation, homeland security (including FEMA, FAA, TSA), and other adjacent policy areas as assigned by the head of global public policy. The position requires in-depth knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory processes, congressional oversight committees, Executive Branch authorities, and be able to advocate effectively on behalf of Oshkosh Corporation’s equities to all external stakeholders in these fields. The manager will work closely with internal partners, representing the company before congressional offices, within the Administration, and amongst peers in outside support organizations.  The manger will report to the head of global public policy, must be Washington, DC-based, have direct Congressional experience, be willing to travel up to 20% of their time, have a strong policy foundation, and impeccable communications skills.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Federal advocacy & lobbying
  • Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive lobbying strategies within policy portfolio, in conjunction with enterprise-wide global public policy strategy
  • Advocate for the organization’s priorities before relevant congressional audiences, departments/agencies,
  • Monitor and analyze proposed legislation, regulations, and policy developments that could impact the organization’s interests
  • Draft policy positions, advocacy materials, and legislative proposals to advance the organization’s agenda
• Stakeholder engagement
  • Foster and grow relationships with key federal policymakers, including Members of Congress, relevant congressional oversight committees, congressional staff, and agency officials
  • Coordinate and participate in meetings, briefings, and hearings to represent the organization’s views and policy priorities, crafting the necessary materials to support strategic engagements
  • Collaborate with industry coalitions, trade associations, and other stakeholders to align and amplify advocacy efforts
  • Support political action committee management and attend political action committee-sponsored activities
• Strategic communications
  • Prepare and deliver presentations, white papers, congressional notifications
  • Draft testimony, hearing questions, authorization language 
  • Engage with stakeholders through all communication channels
• Research & analysis
  • Conduct comprehensive research on relevant policy focus areas, providing regular reports, updates, and analysis for internal distribution and awareness
  • Monitor economic, political, and industry trends that could influence policy focus areas
• Internal coordination
  • Work closely with the segment leadership or business units aligned to policy focus areas, providing guidance and support on legislative and policy matters of interest
  • Coordinate and attend all congressional visits to Oshkosh locations that align to policy focus areas
  • Support offsite engagements where Gov Ops presence is required, as assigned
  • Partner with relevant marketing and communications leads to ensure the look and feel of materials meet required brand standards
• Compliance & reporting
  • Ensure compliance with federal lobbying regulations
  • Maintain records of lobbying activities, including meetings, communications, and expenditures
  • Align to Oshkosh’s Code of Ethics and Conduct, core values, and Gov Ops team guidelines

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in congressional affairs, government relations, or federal lobbying, with a focus on trade policy
• Direct experience as a congressional staffer
• Strong knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes
• Proven track record of successful advocacy and relationship-building
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex policy issues clearly and persuasively
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize information from various sources
• Experience working with trade associations, industry coalitions, or public policy organizations

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Relationship management and networking
• Negotiation and persuasion
• Political acumen and awareness
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Pay Range:

$102,800.00 - $176,800.00

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.