Government Affairs Manager

Harbinger Motors Inc.•Garden Grove, CA

About The Position

As the Government Affairs Manager, you will be the primary architect of Harbinger’s relationship with local, state, and federal government entities. You will navigate the complex landscape of electric vehicle (EV) sales and incentives, vehicle and battery regulations, and infrastructure policy to ensure our technology reaches the road faster. This role isn’t just about monitoring legislation; it’s about actively shaping the policies that will define the next generation of advanced American manufacturing, battery technology, and commercial electrification.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or legislative affairs, preferably within the automotive, transportation, or clean energy sectors.
Knowledge of government procurement highly preferred.
Deep understanding of the automotive, medium-duty vehicle, clean energy, and/or transportation market and the specific regulatory hurdles facing EV startups.
Exceptional ability to translate complex technical specs (chassis architecture, battery chemistry, ADAS) into compelling policy narratives for non-technical officials.
Willingness to travel for on-site meetings with government officials and industry groups.
An existing network of contacts within key regulatory bodies and relevant governmental bodies, particularly in California.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive legislative and regulatory strategy to promote Harbinger’s interests, focusing on vehicle electrification, vehicle and manufacturing incentives, and energy policy.
Build and maintain high-level relationships with members of Congress, the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as state-level agencies like the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Represent Harbinger in trade associations and industry working groups to amplify our voice on issues including charging infrastructure and vehicle incentive programs.
Partner with the Sales and Engineering teams to develop company positions and provide regulatory intelligence that informs product roadmaps and procurement bids.