Manager, Government Affairs
About The Position
The Government Affairs Manager researches, lobbies, and interprets U.S. vehicle regulations and federal legislation. The role leads Mazda’s federal policy work on technology, safety, and privacy, while supporting environmental and trade issues and addressing other automotive priorities before Congress and federal agencies. The manager communicates developments involving regulations, legislation, compliance, media, and consumer advocacy to key departments at Mazda Corporate and Mazda North American Operations. The position builds relationships with policymakers, industry colleagues, and nongovernmental organizations to support Mazda’s communication and advocacy objectives. It represents Mazda on committees at the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and Autos Drive America, as well as at other trade associations. The manager also supports the Director’s lobbying and representation on other automotive issues as needed.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science (BA/BS) required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management (BA/BS) required.
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or related field of study required.
- Demonstrated intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes, including public policy development and implementation.
- Intermediate-to-advanced understanding of the U.S. Congressional legislative process and Executive Branch agency regulatory processes.
- Intermediate-to-advanced ability to influence others through compelling oral and written communications.
- Intermediate-to-advanced ability to interface comfortably with people at all levels of government, including heads of federal agencies and members of Congress.
- Intermediate-to-advanced presentation, organization, and time-management skills.
- Intermediate-to-advanced attention to detail.
- Intermediate-to-advanced ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to meet the physical demands of constant sitting, talking, hearing, and seeing, and frequent repetitive motions and coordination.
- Able to meet essential travel requirements, including 10% international flying and 10% domestic flying.
Nice To Haves
- Experience engaging with lawmakers, government agencies, trade associations, or industry stakeholders.
- Capitol Hill experience.
- Developing-to-intermediate knowledge of automotive environmental and fuel economy standards.
- Intermediate-to-advanced working knowledge of international trade laws.
- Developing-to-intermediate ability to combine automotive industry knowledge, political insight, and intellect to determine lobbying strategies that influence policymakers.
- Developing-to-intermediate ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions regarding regulatory and legislative proposals.
- Developing-to-intermediate computer proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and influence U.S. federal legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting the automotive industry.
- Lead Mazda’s engagement with the Alliance for Automotive Innovation on technology, safety, and privacy policy, and support environmental and trade initiatives.
- Represent Mazda on the Alliance for Automotive Innovation’s Federal Affairs Committee, Safety and Technology Committee, and Energy and Environment Policy Committee; help shape industry positions, advocacy strategies, and policy priorities.
- Work with Mazda Corporate, Mazda North American Operations, and the Director to identify policy opportunities and risks, evaluate proposals, develop Mazda policy positions, and execute advocacy strategies.
- Advocate Mazda’s policy priorities with industry associations, federal agencies, Congressional offices, and other external stakeholders.
- Lead trade policy advocacy concerning USMCA, tariffs, customs, and other trade policies and regulations affecting vehicles and automotive parts.
- Partner with Mazda North American affiliate companies to develop and execute strategies supporting Mazda’s trade policy objectives.
- Support Mazda’s federal policy interests related to China-focused legislation, regulations, and trade initiatives.
- Represent Mazda on the Autos Drive America Trade Committee and support related advocacy, communications, and industry engagement.
- Represent Mazda at external events, meetings, conferences, industry forums, and stakeholder events.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, and Washington, DC offices of automotive manufacturers, particularly Japanese automakers.
- Build strategic networks that support Mazda’s advocacy objectives and enhance the company’s visibility and influence on policy issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
