Government Relations Sr. Specialist (100506)

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.•Washington, DC

9d•Remote

About The Position

The State Affairs Specialist supports Honda’s business objectives by monitoring, analyzing, and communicating state level policy developments, and by advancing Honda’s public policy priorities through informed advocacy, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Four year college degree in Government, Business, Journalism, Communications, Public Policy, Pre-law, or a related field
Five plus years of experience working in state or local government affairs, public policy, legislative tracking, trade associations, government offices, lobbying firms, legal analysis or related political or regulatory environments
Demonstrates ability to read, analyze, and interpret legislation and regulatory language
Strong understanding of state level legislative and political processes
Ability to communicate complex policy impacts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work collaboratively across functions and adapt to changing priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

Monitor, read, analyze and track state legislation, regulations, and political activities to assess potential impacts, risks, and opportunities for Honda’s business operations and public policy objectives
Identify and share political trends and analysis on select issues with key GIR leadership, business units and internal stakeholders
Support development and execution of state government affairs strategies by contributing research, policy analysis, proposed positions, and supporting materials aligned with Honda’s advocacy priorities
Engage directly with state legislators, legislative staff, and government officials to communicate Honda’s public policy positions, educate policymakers on Honda initiatives, and serve as a point of contact on state-level issues
Coordinate with trade associations, coalitions, and industry partners to share Honda’s policy positions and support advocacy efforts aligned with Honda’s objectives
Collaborate with GIR leadership, Legal, Compliance, Policy Communications, and business unit subject matter experts to ensure accurate interpretation of legislation and consistency of messaging
Conduct research, prepare briefings, and support special projects, task forces, or cross-functional initiatives related to state government affairs as assigned