Koch Industries, Inc.
Based in Wichita, Kan., Koch Industries, Inc. owns a diverse group of companies that have a presence in nearly 60 countries and employ about 70,000 people. Koch Industries has completed more than $32 billion in acquisitions and investments since 2003, growing more than 2,200-fold since 1960, and outperforming the S&P 500 nearly 32 times. It is one of the largest private companies in America according to Forbes magazine. Koch companies supply communities with energy to heat and cool buildings, fibers for superior carpets and garments, chemicals used in manufacturing, process and pollution control equipment, fertilizer, forest and consumer products, financial services and more. Familiar Koch companies' brands include STAINMASTER® carpet, LYCRA® fiber, Quilted Northern® tissue and Dixie® cups and tabletop products. Koch Industries is focused on creating value for its customers, its communities and its employees. Wichita, Kan., global headquarters for Koch Industries, continues to receive national accolades for its thriving job market, low cost of living, short commutes (a median time of 16.7 minutes, according to Money Magazine’s 2007 study) and quality entertainment venues. Within the past two years, Forbes has named Wichita the number one place to live the good life affordably and the ninth best job market in the United States. In 2007, Wichita was also declared one of the top ten "Best Big Cities" by Money Magazine.
 
Director, Federal Affairs - Tax
 
Location: Washington
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel Involved: 10-20%
 
Position Summary
The Director of Government Affairs will serve as an advocate for tax law changes of value to Koch Industries, Inc. and its companies. This position will collaborate with the businesses’ tax departments to understand the key issues that drive tax decisions and to find ways that the public sector can positively impact those issues. The Director will continually share knowledge and feedback regarding the political process and keep the businesses regularly updated on the advocacy in progress.
  • Develop and implement legislative and regulatory strategies around key tax initiatives

  • Monitor and influence tax legislation and other government decisions important to Koch Industries

  • Support a majority of other key issues and initiatives of the company

  • Build and maintain relationships with US Senate, House and Agencies

  • Manage a variety of outside consultants

    65% of the role is dedicated to key tax initiatives
    35% of the role is dedicated to other key legislative initiatives (i.e. – energy, environment, trade and legal reform)


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    Requirements
  • Minimum 10+ years related experience (preferably in a corporate or consulting tax role, on the Hill, for the Administration or in a corporate government relations)

  • Knowledge of Federal legislative process; specific knowledge of tax law and policy.

  • Strong understanding of Federal and State issues

  • Expertise around the structure of functions within US governmental agencies – especially the IRS and Treasury

  • Solid economic thinking skills

  • Excellent communication skills, comfortable with public speaking

  • Effective project management skills

  • Willingness to grow relative relationships with portfolio of government decision makers

    Education Required

  • Bachelor’s degree 

    Education Preferred

  • Master’s Degree or advanced tax degree (JD, LLM)


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    Compensation/Benefits
    Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. For additional benefit information, click here.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
    Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law.

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