Title:  Manager, Government and Public Affairs

HF Sinclair's Manager, Government and Public Affairs works closely with Government Affairs leadership and refinery management to develop and execute government and public affairs strategies to further advance HF Sinclair’s business objectives across Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, and other assigned jurisdictions. Leads strategic stakeholder engagement efforts, rulemakings, crisis/incident response and development of applicable messaging to local communities, government officials and key stakeholders. 

• Develops and grow relationships with lawmakers and agency staff in Oklahoma, Wyoming and Kansas
• Supports facility operations by developing and maintaining relationships with local government officials, Tribal Governments, community organizations, and other key external stakeholders.
• Identifies, monitors, and engages on legislative issues that impact the liquid fuels and manufacturing in Oklahoma, Wyoming, and Kansas and other markets as needed
• Participates in regional and statewide trade associations and chambers of commerce
• Develops stakeholder engagement strategies to support major capital investments, permitting efforts, and operational initiatives.
• Meets with lawmakers at State Capitol’s and articulate HF Sinclair’s public policy positions
• Testifies in front of relevant legislative bodies and participate in interim committee hearings
• Supports Vice President of Government Affairs with federal and state advocacy as needed
• Manages government affairs contract staff in Oklahoma, Wyoming, and Kansas
• Supports local charitable and community engagement efforts
• Supports corporate and site communications team as needed
• Serves on the refinery leadership teams

   

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline, Government, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or a related field, is required. 

 

 

 

 

Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills; basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; strong legislative competency as well as strong negotiating and influencing skills. Analytically strong with attention to details. In depth knowledge of legislative data requirements, programs and policies. Thorough understanding of the legislative process, including an understanding of the roles and decision points in Congress and Federal regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication. Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations. Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes. Possess strong relationships with key stakeholders (oil and gas industry, NGOs, government).

 

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Office based with up to 33% travel by land and air required. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions.

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

 

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit Total Rewards.

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization. We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and lubricants and specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to our refineries and the petroleum industry. HF Sinclair markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states and supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,750 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand to more than 350 additional locations throughout the country. HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in New Mexico. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries.