Government Affairs Associate

Government Affairs Associate

The Government Affairs Associate supports the Director of Government Affairs in advancing the company's public policy, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement objectives. This role assists with federal and state government relations activities, policy research, industry advocacy initiatives, and stakeholder outreach efforts that support the company's mining operations and business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a motivated professional with strong communication, research, and organizational skills who is interested in public policy, natural resource development, and the mining industry. This position provides an opportunity to gain exposure to federal legislative and regulatory processes, industry associations, and strategic stakeholder engagement while supporting key Government Affairs initiatives.

This is a hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado, with an expectation of 2 days per week in the office.

The anticipated start date for this position is January 5, 2027. The day-to-day includes:

Government Affairs Support:

• Support the Director of Government Affairs in implementing government relations strategies.
• Monitor and analyze federal and state legislative, regulatory, and policy developments.
• Research issues related to mining policy, permitting, public lands, sustainability, workforce development, taxation, trade, and natural resource development.
• Prepare briefing materials, issue papers, presentations, and executive summaries.
• Assist with the development of advocacy strategies and policy position materials.
• Support engagement with offices of elected officials and federal and state agencies.
• Assist in coordinating meetings, site visits, and outreach activities with government stakeholders.
• Help prepare materials and logistics for advocacy activities, trade association meetings, and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Industry Association and External Stakeholder Engagement:

• Coordinate participation in mining, business, and natural resource industry associations.
• Support company involvement in policy coalitions and advocacy initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging policy issues affecting the mining sector.
• Assist in stakeholder engagement efforts with industry partners, business organizations, and other external stakeholders.

Communications and Reporting:

• Draft correspondence, talking points, presentations, fact sheets, and background materials.
• Prepare government affairs reports and policy updates for company leadership.
• Maintain legislative tracking systems, stakeholder databases, and engagement records.
• Support reporting of advocacy activities and stakeholder interactions.
• Assist in management of consultants and tracking of performance metrics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with environmental, legal, communications, sustainability, operations, and site-based community relations teams to support business priorities.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Business, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in government relations, public affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, communications, government service, political campaigns, trade associations, or a related field.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with diverse political backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of federal and state governmental processes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and accuracy in maintaining stakeholder information, legislative tracking systems, policy files, and relevant records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred:

• Experience working with congressional offices, federal agencies, state government, political campaigns, and/or public policy organizations.
• Familiarity with issues affecting the mining, critical minerals, energy, natural resources, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience supporting advocacy campaigns, public affairs initiatives, or stakeholder engagement programs.
• Knowledge of mining policy, permitting frameworks, environmental regulations, or public land management.
• Experience working with trade associations or industry organizations.

For applicants residing in CO, the salary range for this role is from $80,000-$100,000. Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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