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Overview Manager, Government Relations role at McDonald’s. McDonald’s is a global brand with operations in over 100 countries and a long-standing growth trajectory. The company emphasizes inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family, and offers a broad range of benefits including sabbatical, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements. Department overview: McDonald’s Global Impact team drives responsible business growth, investments to foster community, values-based advocacy, and communications that matter to customers, the System, and global stakeholders. The U.S. Impact team combines Communications, Government Relations and Community Affairs, Sustainability & ESG to support the U.S. business and aligns with Global Impact priorities. Responsibilities Monitor, track and organize key state and local policy developments using legislative tracking tools and industry insights. Ensure a sustainable process for collaboration and sharing timely updates across the team, cross-functional partners, and leadership to support informed decision-making on priority state and local issues. Support the execution of the national strategy for State & Local Government Relations by maintaining a comprehensive calendar of legislative sessions, internal reporting timelines, and key stakeholder engagements. Lead improvements to team processes, including meeting schedules, training sessions, and internal communications. Manage core government relations operations and ensure tools and strategies are coordinated across teams. Plan and manage agendas and logistics for strategic meetings with clear goals and follow-through. Act as a collaborative partner across functions, contributing ideas and connecting the team’s work to broader impact strategies. Develop policy positions and tools on state and local issues to address emerging challenges and opportunities. Support implementation of new projects and initiatives as directed. Develop a deep understanding of the global brand and business. Qualifications BA/BS degree. Knowledge of policy, legislative and regulatory issues and the state and local government landscape. Experience thriving within large, matrixed organizations or systems. Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Ability to adapt quickly to fast-paced environments and support multiple high-priority work streams with ambiguous parameters. Self-starter with bias toward action and focus on delivering quality results. Effective collaborator who can work cross-functionally with different levels of leadership and teams. Strong project management skills and experience managing partner relationships, SMEs, and cross-functional partners. Confidence to engage across all levels of the business and influence without authority, with sound judgement and accountability. Professional communicator with stakeholder engagement experience and strong relationship-building skills internally and externally. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience as a government relations professional within a corporation, trade association, or private firm on issues relevant to restaurant/retail/technology. Leadership role within industry groups and a strong stakeholder network. Experience advocating or lobbying at the state and local level; trade association or policy think tank experience preferred. Advanced degree in Public Policy, Government, or related field. Compensation & Benefits Benefits eligible: Yes. Salary Range: The expected salary range for this role is $112,860.00 – $143,900.00 per year. Final pay may reflect experience and other factors. Bonus eligible: Yes. Long-term incentive eligible: Yes. Stock or equity grants may be offered under McDonald’s long-term incentive plan. Equal Opportunity McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process. If you need assistance, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. McDonald’s prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Nothing in this posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr McDonald's

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