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Manager, Government & Public Affairs

HF Sinclair Corporation
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Washington, Anacortes
Aug 20, 2026
Basic Function The Manager, Government & Public Affairs works closely with Government Affairs and refinery management to develop and execute government and public affairs strategies to further overall company objectives in certain state and local matters. Lead in strategic stakeholder engagement efforts, rulemakings, crisis/incident response and development of applicable messaging to local communities, government officials and key stakeholders. Job Duties Develop and grow relationships with lawmakers and agency staff in Washington and Oregon Support facility operations by engaging with local external stakeholders (city/county officials, NGOs and tribal leadership) Identify legislation that impacts the liquid fuels industry in the Pacific Northwest and other markets as needed Understanding of regional carbon programs (CCA, CCP, LCFS, etc) Familiarity with maritime issues Participate in regional and statewide trade associations and chambers of commerce Track and engage in the rulemaking processes in Washington and Oregon Meet with lawmakers at the State Capitol and articulate HF Sinclair's public policy positions Testify in front of relevant legislative bodies and participate in interim committee hearings Support Vice President of Government Affairs with federal and state advocacy as needed Manage contract government affairs staff in Washington and Oregon Participate and lead HF Sinclair's Political Action Committee events and fundraising efforts Support local charitable and community engagement efforts Support corporate and site communications team as needed Serve on the refinery leadership team Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes Experience developing policy analysis and strategy Possess strong relationships with key stakeholders (oil and gas industry, unions, NGOs, government and tribes) and understands coalition building. Preference for candidate with experience in climate policy and/or downstream refining Role is based in Washington - preference for candidate with work history in the state Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion. Experience A minimum of five years industry and specialty related experience. Education Level A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in scientific discipline, Government, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or a related field, is required. Required Skills Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills; basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; strong legislative competency as well as strong negotiating and influencing skills. Analytically strong with attention to details. In depth knowledge of legislative data requirements, programs and policies. Thorough understanding of the legislative process, including an understanding of the roles and decision points in Congress and Federal regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication. Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility Responsible for supervising team. Work Conditions Office based with up to 25% travel by land and air required. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions. Benefits HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following: Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time-Off 401(k) Retirement Plan with match Educational Reimbursement Parental Bonding Time Employee Discounts We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visitTotal Rewards. Physical Requirements Job conditions require sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise finger and hand movements, reaching or grasping, and perceiving color differences. Job conditions may require standing and walking. Our One HF Sinclair Culture: At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization. We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger. About HF Sinclair Corporation 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 and lubricants and specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to our refineries and the petroleum industry. HF Sinclair markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states and supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,750 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand to more than 350 additional locations throughout the country. HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in New Mexico. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Equal Opportunity Employer HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.