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Job Description:

UPS PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR, STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

UPS is seeking an experienced and highly motivated public affairs professional to join the Global Public Affairs team with a focus on State Government Affairs. This full-time position reports to the US State Government Affairs Manager and plays a critical role in advancing UPS’s legislative and regulatory priorities across assigned state(s). The ideal candidate has prior legislative experience, strong political judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, and external partners. This role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex state political environments.

Key Responsibilities

Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy

• Develop and execute UPS’s legislative strategy in assigned states, including issues related to transportation, labor, environmental regulations, data privacy, tax policy, and supply chain infrastructure.
• Monitor state legislative and regulatory activity; identify emerging risks and opportunities for UPS operations.
• Draft legislative analysis, bill summaries, talking points, and testimony for hearings.
• Represent UPS at state capitols, regulatory agencies, commissions, and public hearings.

Government & Stakeholder Relations

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with:
  • Governors’ offices
  • State legislators and legislative leadership
  • Regulatory agencies (DOT, Public Utilities, Labor, Environmental, etc.)
  • Local government officials
• Serve as the primary point of contact to educate policymakers on UPS operations, policy positions, and the company’s economic impact.

Coalition Building & External Partnerships

• Build and lead coalitions with industry associations, business groups, chambers of commerce, and third-party organizations.
• Participate in and help manage UPS’s engagement with state-level business and policy associations.
• Coordinate with internal UPS subject-matter experts to support coalition efforts and stakeholder outreach.

Advocacy Campaign Management

• Design and execute targeted advocacy campaigns to advance UPS priorities at the state level.
• Develop advocacy materials including presentations, briefing packets, letters, and issue campaigns.
• Work cross-functionally with Public Affairs colleagues, Communications, Operations, HR, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment and messaging consistency.

General Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent — required.
• Master’s Degree-preferred.

Experience & Skills

• 4–6 years of experience working in a state legislature, governor’s office, regulatory agency, or in a state government affairs role for a business or trade association.
• Strong understanding of state government processes, legislative procedure, regulatory rulemaking, and grassroots advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute lobbying strategies in a multi-state or complex political environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex issues into clear, persuasive messaging.
• Experience or familiarity with issues related to transportation, labor, environmental policy, or data security is a plus.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse internal teams.
• Excellent judgment, research capability, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel within assigned state(s) and occasionally outside the region.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate independently while being a strong team player.

About UPS

Operating in more than 200 countries and territories, UPS is committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. Beginning as a small messenger service started by enterprising teenagers and a $100 loan, UPS and its approximately 490,000 UPSers around the globe are a transportation and logistics leader, offering innovative solutions to customers, big and small. UPS understands and appreciates its responsibility to help build safer, stronger and more resilient communities founded on justice and economic opportunity for all, supported by a healthy, sustainable global environment.

Additional Notes

• This job is Grade 40E.
• Last day for Internal applicants to apply is December 19, 2025.
• No relocation assistance offered.
• Candidate must currently be located in the geographic location of the job or be willing to self-relocate.

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.