Government Relations Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and advance enterprise-level strategies for engaging trade associations as platforms for influence.
• Advise on governance structures, committee participation, leadership roles, and escalation pathways to ensure Owens Corning is positioned to shape outcomes.
• Align trade association engagement with enterprise priorities, business strategies, and long-range growth objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to determine where trade associations provide the greatest leverage against priority risks and opportunities.
• Monitor, analyze, and assess legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting Owens Corning’s businesses, customers, and end-markets.
• Partner with business leaders, Legal, Sustainability, and other functions to develop integrated advocacy strategies addressing key policy objectives, which may include: manufacturing competitiveness and housing affordability, sustainability initiatives (e.g., recycled content, circularity, EPR), incentives and tax credit structures, insurance-driven building requirements, building codes and product standards adoption.
• Cover engagement through trade associations, coalitions, and external advisors to advance aligned policy outcomes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public policy, law, business, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 8–12+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory engagement, and/or trade association leadership.
• Experience operating within complex, matrixed organizations, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Ability to influence without authority, including advising business leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability, and clear, executive-ready communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Within building products, manufacturing, construction materials, or related industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with how policy, trade associations, and standards-based advocacy intersect to shape market and regulatory outcomes.
• Experience supporting advocacy across multiple business segments or geographies.