Director, State & Local Government Affairs, Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy

Location:
United States, Bethesda

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

125600.00 - 173200.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Director, State & Local Government Affairs is a key member of Marriott International’s Government Affairs group, working to advance the interests of the company with state and local legislators, regulators, mayors, governors and other non-governmental stakeholders influencing state and local policy development. This position is responsible for autonomously managing a multi-issue and multi-jurisdictional policy portfolio, serving as a subject matter expert and primary representative of the company with relevant state and local policymakers. In addition, this position manages relationships with state and local external consultants, lobbyists, business associations and coalitions to advance the company’s policymaking objectives.

Job Responsibility:

Identifying policy priorities through internal stakeholder engagement
Managing a multi-issue policy portfolio, including independently analyzing relevant legislative and regulatory activity across various jurisdictions, determining potential impact, and developing company positioning
Building advocacy campaigns while managing strategic deployment of outside consultants, lobbyists and coalition partners
Developing and maintaining relationships with state and local officials, as well as their staffs, to build receptivity to company policy goals
Representing the company with state trade associations and coalitions to drive alignment in advancing company objectives
Developing and executing strategic political giving plans in consultation with leadership and representing the company at fundraisers, conventions and related political events
Supporting political compliance efforts in collaboration with outside counsel
Overseeing grassroots political engagement by Business Councils and other property-level associates
Informing senior leadership, seeking directional guidance and developing executive communications on state and local policy matters
Collaborating with field, legal, and operations leaders on legislative/regulatory changes that impact business activity and to inform lobbying strategy
Identifying and preparing executives for potential political sensitivities in public appearances and identifying proactive engagement opportunities with policymakers to further policy objectives
Collaborating with cross-company functions to ensure alignment on policy issues to inform communications and business positioning
Identifying, shaping and/or creating opportunities at public events to educate policymakers, staff and influencers about Marriott to bolster company reputational and political capital
Developing or overseeing the creation of content for internal and external communications related to state and local policy developments
Representing the Government Affairs office with internal or external stakeholders to provide education about the function or build support for MARPAC
Representing the company at fundraising events and other community/non-governmental partner events
Building programming for Government Affairs Day “Fly Ins” with Business Council and property leaders

Requirements:

Four-year college degree in political science, public policy or a related field
10 years’ experience working in a state or local legislative office, in a legislative affairs or policy role within a state agency or Governor’s office, or in a government relations role
Fluency with state and local political and legislative processes, as well as experience with grassroots and coalition management
Ability to undertake significant travel (approaching 50% during peak winter/spring state legislative season)
Flexibility to travel and attend evening events

Nice to have:

Advanced studies or a graduate degree in political science, public policy or a related field
Experience with a mix of government and private sector experience
Experience in the hospitality industry combined with a strong knowledge of related products, services, solutions and strategies

What we offer:

401(k) plan
stock purchase plan
discounts at Marriott properties
commuter benefits
employee assistance plan
childcare discounts
medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
health care flexible spending account
dependent care flexible spending account
life insurance
disability insurance
accident insurance
adoption expense reimbursements
paid parental leave
educational assistance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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