The Home Depot
Senior Director Government Relations
$190K–$360K
HD WASHINGTON DC OFFICE - 2599 · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of relevant experience; 5+ years of leadership experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job is stated. Preferred: Juris Doctor or equivalent and required certifications for practicing law.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
About the job
Leads The Home Depot’s federal and state government relations strategy, legislative advocacy, PAC governance, budgets, and team of government relations professionals.
What you'll do
- Set enterprise policy and legislative strategies and oversee lobbying firms, consultants, and trade association relationships.
- Manage departmental and PAC budgets, financial governance, fundraising, and compliance.
- Represent the company to government leaders and brief senior leadership on political and regulatory developments; lead and develop the team.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Affairs, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent degree in a related field).
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in federal government relations, congressional staff leadership, administrative agencies, or corporate public policy settings.
- 5+ years of previous leadership experience.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States and at least eighteen years of age.
Nice to have
- Juris Doctor or equivalent and required certifications for practicing law.
- Experience leading government affairs teams, bipartisan relationships, and multi-million dollar budgets.
Pay
$190,000.00 - $360,000.00 (base salary; pay range)
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