Government Affairs Associate

About the role

HF Sinclair's Government Affairs Associate partners with marketing, renewables, political, and research functions regarding Governmental Affairs. The role provides exposure to many segments of the company and includes meetings with key lawmakers.

Responsibilities

• Provides key customer‑appropriate updates and participates in industry groups.
• Streamlines the management of political contributions through the DINO PAC.
• Participates in the development of budget and process for political contributions, and participates in DINO PAC board discussions.
• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates legislative and regulatory developments; assesses potential impacts to company operations and business objectives, and prepares briefing materials and recommendations for leadership decision‑making.
• Maintains and administers the DINO PAC’s charitable giving match program.
• Participates in industry events on an as‑needed basis.
• Builds relationships with key government officials with the support of the VP Government Affairs.
• Assists the Government Affairs team with administrative tasks.
• Completes special assignments or tasks as directed by a superior.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years’ industry and specialty‑related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, Government, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or a related field.
• Physical ability to sit, talk, hear, make visual inspections, perform precise finger and hand movements, reach or grasp, stand, walk, and operate and drive company‑assigned vehicles with a valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Up to 25% travel by land and air, subject to weather and road conditions.

Qualifications

• Preferred: MBA or equivalent experience in government affairs.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Strong legislative competency, negotiating and influencing abilities.
• Analytical strength with attention to detail.
• In‑depth knowledge of legislative data requirements, programs, and policies.
• Thorough understanding of the legislative process, including roles and decision points in Congress and federal regulatory agencies.
• Effective written and verbal communication; advanced reading and writing skills.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts
• Comprehensive total rewards package (details in official plan documents)

Schedule

Office‑based position with up to 25% travel by land and air; travel may involve varying weather and road conditions.

Company Overview

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, lubricants, and specialty products. The company owns and operates refineries in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington, and Utah, and provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage, and throughput services. HF Sinclair markets its refined products primarily in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains, the Pacific Northwest, and neighboring Plains states, supplying more than 1,750 branded stations and licensing the Sinclair brand to over 350 additional locations. The company also produces renewable diesel at facilities in Wyoming and New Mexico, and its subsidiaries market base oils and specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada, the Netherlands, and export to more than 80 countries.