Sr Director, Government Relations

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

This role is responsible for shaping and advancing Occidental’s federal government relations strategy in support of the company’s business objectives. The Senior Director will lead advocacy efforts on key legislative, regulatory, tax, environmental, and energy policy issues; build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal agencies, trade associations, and other key stakeholders; and coordinate closely with internal business leaders to develop and communicate Oxy’s policy positions. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process, strong strategic judgment, and the ability to translate complex business priorities into clear and effective public policy advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute federal government relations strategies that advance Oxy’s business objectives.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal agency officials, and other policymakers.

• Lead direct advocacy efforts on legislative, regulatory, tax, environmental, and energy policy issues impacting the company.

• Monitor federal legislative and regulatory developments and communicate implications and recommended actions to internal stakeholders.

• Develop Oxy’s policy positions in partnership with business leaders, legal, regulatory, and other internal stakeholders.

• Prepare and deliver briefing materials, policy analyses, comment letters, talking points, and other advocacy materials.

• Represent Oxy before trade associations, industry coalitions, and other external organizations.

• Coordinate engagement between Oxy senior leadership and policymakers, including congressional offices, federal agencies, and executive branch officials.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders on emerging policy issues and the federal political environment.

• Support the management of OXYPAC strategy and corporate political engagement activities, as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working with congressional, agency, or executive branch policymakers on legislative and regulatory issues.

• Demonstrated experience developing and advancing public policy or lobbying strategies.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders, external stakeholders, and government officials.

• Proven ability to build consensus and strong working relationships across a complex organization.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to advance complex business objectives.

• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and administration officials.

• Experience in the energy, oil and gas, chemicals, utilities, or other highly regulated industries.

• Experience managing political engagement strategy, including PAC-related activities.

• Degree in public policy, political science, law, business, or a related field.

The salary range for this position is:$ 176,000 - $242,000 annually

*Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements may receive consideration for higher-level role given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.

Check out Oxy’s competitive benefit package: http://www.oxy.com/siteassets/documents/careers/oxy-employee-benefits-program-2025.pdf.

The Company anticipates that it will accept applications for this position for 14 days after the posting date, although it may extend that date depending on applicant flow.

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