Lead External Affairs

• Lead DPR's external issues management process by identifying, monitoring, and assessing emerging risks and opportunities..

• Monitor legislative, regulatory, political, economic, labor, environmental, technology, and industry trends impacting DPR's business and stakeholders. 

• Develop issue assessments and provide strategic recommendations to leaders regarding potential business, operational, and reputational impacts. 

• Facilitate cross-functional issue response planning and stakeholder engagement strategies. 

• Prepare executive briefings, issue summaries, risk assessments, and leadership recommendations. 

• Support crisis preparedness and response efforts in coordination with Communications when external developments create significant business or reputational risk. 

• Maintain a comprehensive issues tracker and reporting process that enables leadership visibility and action. 

• Identify emerging trends before they become business challenges and recommend proactive engagement strategies. 

• Serve as DPR's primary representative within selected industry associations, coalitions, business organizations, and strategic partnerships. 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with coalition leaders, industry groups, community organizations, policy influencers, and external stakeholders. 

• Identify opportunities to strengthen DPR's influence, visibility, and credibility through external engagement. 

• Coordinate internal participation in coalition initiatives and industry working groups. 

• Partner with Corporate Communications, Social Responsibility, and individual business leaders to identify opportunities to elevate DPR's voice on key issues. 

• Develop messaging, talking points, issue briefs, fact sheets, and executive preparation materials. 

• Conduct research, benchmarking, and analysis of policy, industry, competitive, and stakeholder trends. 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience required. 

• 7+ years of experience in external affairs, corporate affairs, public affairs, government relations, public policy, stakeholder engagement, or related discipline. 

• Demonstrated experience analyzing and managing complex issues with business and reputational implications. 

• Familiarity with issue management, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement best practices.  Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and public affairs processes. 

• Experience working with industry associations, coalitions, business organizations, or advocacy groups. 

• Experience in construction, mission-critical technology, engineering, real estate, infrastructure, or sustainability preferred. 

Certifications & Licenses

• APR or CMP certification preferred.