Demo

Government Relations Manager

Casey's
Ankeny, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
Join Casey’s as a Government Relations Manager and play a key role in shaping public policy initiatives that support the company's government relations strategy and advocacy efforts. In partnership with the Government Relations Director, you will build relationships with government and industry leaders, track legislative and regulatory issues, and help drive advocacy efforts that advance Casey's strategic priorities across current and emerging markets.

What You'll Do

  • Support the execution of Casey's government relations strategy to advance public policies aligned with the company's strategic priorities and business objectives. Engage with legislators, regulators, and industry organizations to advocate for policies that support the company's growth, and long-term success.
  • Monitors legislative and regulatory developments that may impact Casey's business. Assist in evaluating potential risks and opportunities and supports the timely communication of emerging laws and regulations to inform compliance and mitigation strategies.
  • Develops and maintains effective relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and external stakeholders. Represents Casey's interest in public policy discussions, regulatory forums, and industry coalitions.
  • Supports the integration of newly acquired and emerging markets into Casey's government relations strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and advocacy efforts.
  • Partners closely with the Director, Government Relations, to support key initiatives, advance strategic priorities, and assess enterprise-wide legislative and regulatory impacts.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What you can expect when you join the Casey's Team:

  • A transformative culture putting service first and taking pride in caring for our guests, our communities, and each other.
  • We're here for families! Great benefits including choices in medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, charitable giving programs, and parental leave.
  • Competitive pay, 401k company match up to 6%, vacation & sick time, paid holidays, and volunteer time.
  • Dress for your day dress code, jeans are welcome!
  • The opportunity to work for a big company that has not lost our small company feel. Our senior leadership team is engaged, involved and accessible!
  • What are you waiting for? Come be a part of a company that is growing, transforming and is here for good!

Compensation

Starting hiring range:‏‏‎ ‎$99,900 ‎-‏‏‎ ‎$139,000.‏‏‎ ‎ Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity. This position is eligible for an annual cash bonus based on company performance and an annual equity grant in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy or a related field.
  • At least seven years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field.
  • Experience working in or with the government agencies, legislative offices, or advocacy organizations.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly evaluate and synthesize legislative, regulatory, and public policy information and support the development of advocacy strategies on behalf of Casey's.
  • Strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, including how laws and regulations are developed, interpreted, and implemented at the local, state, and federal levels.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable insights for a variety of audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with ability to build effective relationships and partners across Legal, Compliance, Operations, and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Sound business judgement and strong problem-solving abilities, with a practical, solutions-oriented approach to addressing business challenges.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to quickly learn and leverage emerging technologies to support Government Relations strategies and initiatives.
  • Work is primarily performed in an office setting.
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop as well as frequently lift products weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Travel will be required at least 20% of the time.

Preferred

  • Law and/or Master's degree.
  • Knowledge of key public policy issues affecting the convenience store, retail, restaurant, or food industries.
  • Experience within the convenience, retail, restaurant, or broader food industry.

Salary : $139,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Government Relations Manager?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Government Relations Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$136,624 - $198,182
Income Estimation: 
$186,737 - $266,649
Income Estimation: 
$186,737 - $266,649
Income Estimation: 
$219,500 - $338,205
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Casey's

  • Casey's Fargo, ND
  • Casey’s is looking for business professionals who are passionate about leading a team that serves the community with enthusiasm and pride! Casey's Store Ma... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Casey's Ellendale, ND
  • As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll be a hands-on leader and a key member of the store leadership team. Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll train, guid... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Casey's Kearney, NE
  • As a Center Store Manager, you’ll be a hands-on leader responsible for driving operational excellence and team engagement within the center store. Working ... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Casey's Papillion, NE
  • As a Center Store Manager, you’ll be a hands-on leader responsible for driving operational excellence and team engagement within the center store. Working ... more
  • 11 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Government Relations Manager jobs in the Ankeny, IA area that may be a better fit.

  • Pearson Des Moines, IA
  • Pearson's Career Ready portfolio helps state systems, institutions, and employers access workforce-aligned learning and certification programs. This role p... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Casey's Ankeny, IA
  • Government Relations Specialist Casey's - Ankeny, IA $55,500 - $72,900 a year Join Casey's in shaping a better future for our communities, guests, and team... more
  • 29 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!