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 Supervisor of Federal Government Relations to join its Federal Government Relations team in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will assist the team in advancing McDonald’s business and reputational objectives with federal government officials and agencies, diplomats, and internal and external stakeholders across multiple relevant issue areas that impact the McDonald’s System. The ideal candidate will possess strong political acumen, analytical, project management, written and verbal communications, and relationship-building skills. 

Responsibilities

• Develop, catalogue, and manage written internal and external materials including policy analysis, one-pagers, talking points, power point decks, stakeholder updates/emails, newsletters, trainings, etc.
• Assist with executing programs and events to engage government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and third-part stakeholders.
• Develop, update and maintain tools to track and measure projects, engagements, relationships and progress.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of McDonald’s business and policy priority issues.
• Timely monitor, track, analyze and report on policy developments and trends.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Affairs, or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in government and/or private sector.
• Strong interest in federal and diplomatic relations, with a desire to grow within the field.
• Ultimate team player with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills, and political acumen.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment under tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail with analytical and strategic mindset.
• Experience and interest in grassroots engagement and political communications is a plus.

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.