Manager Policy and External Affairs

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

This position reports to the Director of Policy and External Affairs. The Policy Manager will lead a team responsible for providing federal, state and local Policy and manage Oxy's Advocate and Ambassador program leads as well as support and contribute to the overall external engagement strategy for Occidental's (OXY) operations. Position is located in Denver, CO or Houston, TX.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities and overall career development of a team of Policy & External Affairs professionals
• Develop and cultivate relationships and act as a liaison for the company with regulators, eNGOs, industry partners, trades and key stakeholders
• Maintain a broad understanding of businesses to manage and advocate for policy issues
• Monitor, review and engage, as appropriate, on proposed policies and regulations; assess potential impact and advocate for business positions
• Serve as liaison with policy team and government affairs team on legislative matters and engagement
• Develop and execute policy strategies to reduce regulatory risk and achieve business interest at local, state and federal level
• Represent OXY at trade association and industry groups, including taking leadership positions on committees, task forces and other issue specific workgroups
• Present of behalf of Oxy to a variety of audiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Law, Science, Engineering, Political Science, Business or other related field preferred.
• 10+ years in chemicals, oil and gas or other extractive industry, renewables or utilities
• Ability to manage individual contributors and supervisors
• Ability to plan, direct and monitor operational and tactical activities for staff
• Must be action oriented and always driving for results
• Have worked with State, Local and Federal Regulatory Agencies
• Strong Communication skills
• Travel 30%

*Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements may receive consideration for higher-level role given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.

Check out Oxy's competitive benefit package: http://www.oxy.com/siteassets/documents/careers/oxy-employee-benefits-program-2025.pdf.

The Company anticipates that it will accept applications for this position for 14 days after the posting date, although it may extend that date depending on applicant flow.

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Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

*Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees

*Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or

*Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

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