Government Relations Manager

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for a Government Relations Manager to join their team. This is an onsite role based out of their Washington DC office. For over 130 years, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group has provided innovative and integrated solutions demonstrating a commitment to creating a positive social impact globally. Their products and services cater to evolving customer needs across commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense, and space systems sectors. MHIA's culture values diversity, cooperation, and a healthy balance between professional and personal development, ensuring ideas and expertise are valued and respected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, or related field.
At least 4 years of experience in public or private company government relations and advocacy in the energy field or equivalent government experience (Congress, Senate, or Department of Energy).
Registered lobbyist preferred.
Knowledge of energy use challenges utility regulation, and renewable/clean energy standards.
Experience developing, presenting, and implementing business recommendations based on geopolitical climate risk analysis.
Good interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required to communicate with employees, customers, and governmental entities.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Preferred focus area: Energy policy, Energy regulations, and National Security etc.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide relevant legislative insights to the General Manager and key recommendations for the business.
Coordinate with GM to gather and distribute information on all industries related to the MHI Group business.
Research, compile, analyze, and distribute US economic information as it relates to the Group.
Draft and regularly publish, distribute to appropriate personnel analysis on the impact of proposed policy positions, including commercial risks and opportunities to the Group.
Serve as Energy Policy and Regulatory Specialist.
Provide strategic analysis and guidance in the energy policy and regulatory practices for the MHI Group within Decarbonizing industry such as Hydrogen, Carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Responsible for the tracking and analyses of legislative initiatives including the areas of Hydrogen, Carbon capture, and power producing industry issues.
Provide strategic information and analysis on energy policy and regulations related to Decarbonization business, such as Hydrogen, CCS, clean and renewable energy programs, and incentives provided through government funded initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA).
Draft and regularly publish analysis on the impact of proposed policy positions, including commercial risks and opportunities to the company.
Provide political and governmental expertise to assigned area.
Assist with Governmental Relations programs, including grass roots efforts.
Guide MHIA and lead consulting services and lobbying firm to achieve the lobbying goal as a registered lobbyist.
Maintain compliance of required lobby disclosure.
Maintain a high level of knowledge on the local, state and federal governmental political climate.
Effectively responds to customer issues referred to by elected representatives.
Assist in the development and implementation of a plan to build a strong political network for the company in the United States where the company conducts business activities.
This includes building relationships with our locations and the state representatives who represent those locations, state regulatory agencies and our trade associations.
Provide support for the identification, analysis, lobbying strategies and grassroots coalition building with our industry partners and associations on priority state legislative and/or regulatory initiatives.
Cultivate relationships and raise the company profile with major trade groups and nonprofit organizations, positioning the company as a thought leader on energy and decarbonization issues.
Strategically engage with environmental and community organizations to work collaboratively on energy transition and decarbonization policy.
Represent and actively participate in outside business associations and organizations to communicate the Company’s position/priorities.
Work closely with all MHIA internal business leaders including MHIA HQ and Engineered Systems Division.
Collaborating with customers and other external interest groups represented in legislative arenas to develop positive relationships.