Job Number:
HC-04859
Date Posted:
April 10, 2026
Position Title:
Director, Government Relations
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Honeywell
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$200,000 – $250,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Government Relations function at Honeywell is responsible for advising and advocating for legislative and regulatory policies that support Honeywell’s business objectives.Advance Honeywell’s views on legislation, regulatory policy and executive actions. Create and implement the GR strategy for the Americas region in support of HON Industrial Automation in North America.Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in government relations, public policy or advocacy for a corporation, multi-national enterprise, utility, trade association, private government relations firm or federal or state government agency.
Responsibilities:
• Advance Honeywell’s views on legislation, regulatory policy and executive actions.
• Create and implement the GR strategy for the Americas region in support of HON Industrial Automation in North America.
• Engage in network and relationship building for Honeywell with governments in US states and federal government and Canadian provincial/national governments.
• Support Industrial Automation verticals such as Process Management Solutions, IoT, Combustion and Heating Solutions, and Advanced Sensors and Controls.
• Partner with the business to assess and achieve policy initiatives for growth, products and/or business imperatives (e.g., emissions reduction, energy storage, cybersecurity, industrial IoT).
• Leverage and strengthen Honeywell International PAC (HIPAC) to advance relationships with lawmakers in the US.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in government relations, public policy or advocacy for a corporation, multi-national enterprise, utility, trade association, private government relations firm or federal or state government agency.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and US State level government functions, political influences, policy engagement and how to influence decisions while building trust.
• Ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources and communicate effectively verbally or through written formats, including PowerPoint.
• Political campaign, GOTV, third party advocacy, public policy or election communications, fundraising or PAC experience.
• Relevant experience in industrial automation, manufacturing, utilities, technology or similar or adjacent segments; work on associated public policy issues in these industries or markets.
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management; able to interact with a high level of credibility with leaders, including most senior executive and government officials, to influence, communicate, educate and enlist support for critical objectives.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
