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District of Columbia, United States of America Job Family Group: Corporate Relations Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: January 12, 2026 Business Unit: CoS and Corporate Relations Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: What's the role Shell's success in the U.S. energy market depends on proactive and successful engagement with federal policymakers. As Lead, Federal Policy & Advocacy, you will shape and execute strategies that influence federal policy outcomes, protect Shell's interests, and unlock opportunities for growth. This senior leadership role requires exceptional judgment, collaborative behaviors, strategic thinking, strong relationships, and the ability to translate federal policy priorities into S.M.A.R.T. objectives that deliver measurable impact. Reporting to the Head of U.S. Policy Advocacy in Washington, D.C., the Lead will oversee a team of federal policy and advocacy professionals and manage a defined portfolio area. You will ensure Shell enhances its influence in Washington, D.C., captures federal policy opportunities, and mitigates risk through strategic engagement and policy leadership, while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across internal and external teams. Specifically, this role will be responsible for leading federal policy and advocacy for a portfolio of Shell's activities in the U.S. that includes: corporate tax (e.g., BEAT) & energy project tax credits (45s); tariffs and trade (including maritime policy, LNG trading, crude trading); federal climate policy (e.g. EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program); and domestic power trading. This is one of several Lead, Federal P&A roles within the U.S. P&A team, each managing a distinct portfolio. Together, these Leads report to the Head of U.S. Policy Advocacy and collaborate to advance Shell's federal policy priorities. Core Accountabilities Develop S.M.A.R.T. objectives in partnership with the lines of business within your portfolio Shape legislative and regulatory outcomes on policies within your portfolio Engage and direct others to engage U.S. Treasury Department, the Department of Commerce, the USTR, FERC and other agencies relevant to your portfolio; key congressional committees (SFC, HW&M, House E&C); and congressional offices to advance Shell's policies Direct technical comments, briefings, and testimony Draft statutory language and regulatory comments and provide impact analyses on policies that may impact businesses within your portfolio Lead and manage a team of individual contributors and direct outside consultants Success Measures / KPIs Advance policies that protect and enhance Shell's U.S. tax, trade, climate, maritime, and power trading portfolios Secure federal policies that protect and enhance Shell's position as a leading off-taker of U.S. LNG Secure federal climate policy priorities that protect Shell investments, improve the U.S. investment climate, and enable decarbonization through customer choice Advance federal permitting policy priorities (legislative and regulatory) that encourage the construction of power generation and transmission in the U.S. in direct support of and alignment with Shell's power trading business Achieve S.M.A.R.T. objectives that are developed in partnership with the lines of business within your portfolio Compliance & Ethics Model Shell's safety, ethics, transparency, and anti‑corruption standards in all federal advocacy activities Ensure full adherence to LDA, FEC, House/Senate rules, agency ex parte protocols, and Shell internal controls Maintain accurate, timely records of advocacy, meetings, deliverables, and expenditures What you bring Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in law or public policy strongly preferred 10-15 years in federal energy and environment policy and advocacy; expertise in key federal tax and trade statutes impacting Shell's U.S. portfolio, such as the Natural Gas Act, the Federal Power Act, key corporate and energy project provision of the Internal Revenue Code, Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, and Section 301 of the Trade Act Experience working with corporations and trade associations required; prior in-house experience for a corporation or trade association strongly preferred Mastery of legislative and rulemaking drafting and processes Proven experience successfully engaging with federal government officials Existing relationships with senior federal agency and congressional staff required; relationships with congressional members and agency political appointees preferred. Experience leading a team strongly preferred What we offer The base salary range for this position is $210,000.00 - $314,000.00 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity. For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents. Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html . You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself. Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world. Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here. Shell in The United States Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy. We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US. We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S.- Pennzoil - made from natural gas. We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come. DISCLAIMER: Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. 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