Company Description

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.

Job Description

McDonald’s is seeking a Manager of Diplomatic Relations to join its Federal Government Relations team in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will serve as an ambassador for the McDonald’s Brand with the diplomatic community, relevant U.S. foreign policy government agencies, and third-party stakeholders. In coordination with colleagues across the Global Impact function (e.g. international government relations, communications, etc.), the Diplomatic Engagement Manager will develop and execute consistent, pro-active engagements across all issue areas that impact the McDonald’s System, including business issues, workforce, sustainability, supply chain, food and nutrition. This position requires strategic and political acumen, foreign policy/engagement experience, understanding of the international public policy development process, existing network, strong motivational, writing, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with the federal government relations team, develop and implement consistent and pro-active engagement strategies to advance McDonald’s priorities with U.S. foreign policy government officials, diplomats, and third-party stakeholders.
• Partner with McDonald’s international government relations and global impact teams, communications, subject matter experts (and other relevant functions) to effectively advocate to promote and protect McDonald’s business and strengthen McDonald’s reputation across people, planet, economic and community impact pillars.
• Maintain and develop sophisticated foreign policy, diplomatic community, and external stakeholder’s network.
• Monitor policy developments, assess business and reputational impact, provide timely analysis and recommendations to internal stakeholders, and develop appropriate activities and responses.
• Represent the company at relevant conferences, forums, and public events.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in International Relations, International Development, Political Science, Public Policy or related field.
• 7 years of relevant experience in government and/or private sector.
• Strong foreign policy and diplomatic community network.
• Practical understanding of international government structures, policy development processes, and cultures.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, broad perspective, problem-solving, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to execute strategy in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously to deliver tangible results.
• Familiarity with complex business functions, franchise business model, relevant issue areas, and key stakeholders is strongly preferred.

Additional Information

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.