Environmental Policy Analysis Manager, Global Public Policy & Government Affairs

Public Policy Analyst

This role is based in Purchase or D.C. and will report to the Senior Director of Public Policy. This position is responsible for quantitative and qualitative analysis of packaging policies. This includes supporting routine packaging policy updates and providing support for cross-team policy analyses and data consolidation.

Additionally, the role will take the lead on annual cost analyses (compliance cost review/projections, packaging risk analysis); ad hoc quantitative and qualitative environmental policy projects to assess business impact; support for scenario analysis informing advocacy positions and strategies; and on visualizing findings/trends for diverse internal audiences, incl. GA market colleagues and SO decision-makers (e.g., evolution of maps, dashboards).

Responsibilities

• Running quantitative models to analyze business impacts (including costs) for packaging policies
• Running recurring packaging policy risk and compliance analyses (monthly, quarterly, and annually)
• Meeting external stakeholders to support advocacy agenda
• Quantitative and qualitative research to assess policy risks and opportunities, as well as to develop policy positions
• Serving as a point of contact for cross-functional partners on policy risks and opportunities
• Assisting in development of policy messages and advocacy strategies
• Drafting reports and presentations for senior leadership
• Managing large projects with cross-functional and external stakeholders across multiple workstreams
• Managing events, representing the company at conferences, and other ad-hoc work as needed
• Developing innovative approaches for visualizing qualitative and quantitative insights

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $106,400 - $178,100.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant role, ideally with some prior experience in management consulting or public affairs.
• An advanced degree in either quantitative discipline (e.g., economics), environmental public policy, or both
• Knowledge of legislative processes and procedures, as well as a general understanding of the global political and geopolitical landscape
• Prior experience with financial modeling, data science, and public policy
• Advanced ability with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R
• Ability to represent PepsiCo with confidence and tact, and engage with key stakeholders at the highest levels of governments, business, and civil society
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively
• Intellectual curiosity to conduct deep dives and develop expertise on new topics
• Strong attention to detail, and able to balance multiple deadlines and tasks while delivering high quality work
• Able to develop roadmaps, strategies, and solutions in ambiguous situations
• Flexibility and willingness to wear many hats and work across teams to get work done
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across the business and exert influence where there is no formal authority
• International and multi-cultural exposure to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders around the world
• Ability to operate in matrix organizations