Manager, Government Affairs

Mazda•Washington DC, DC

About The Position

The Government Affairs Manager researches, lobbies, and interprets U.S. vehicle regulations and federal legislation. The role leads federal policy work focused on technology, safety, and privacy, while supporting environment and trade matters, and covers other automotive priorities before Congress and federal agencies. The manager communicates significant regulatory, legislative, compliance, media, and consumer advocacy developments to key departments at Mazda Corporate (MC) and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). The position builds relationships with policymakers, industry colleagues, and nongovernmental organizations to support Mazda’s policy interests. The manager represents Mazda on committees of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and Autos Drive America, and at other trade associations such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Global Business Alliance. The position also supports the Director in lobbying and representing Mazda on other automotive issues as needed. The role leads federal policy and legislative advocacy, including monitoring, analyzing, and seeking to influence developments; collaborating with Mazda departments and the Director to assess proposals, develop policy positions, and execute advocacy strategies; and advocating with associations, lawmakers, agencies, and other stakeholders. It also leads trade policy advocacy concerning USMCA, tariffs, customs, and other trade matters, partnering with Mazda’s North American affiliates and representing Mazda on the Autos Drive America Trade Committee. The manager represents Mazda at external events and builds relationships and strategic networks that further the company’s advocacy objectives. The position requires at least five years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business Administration/Management, or a related field. The role involves essential domestic and international air travel, each listed at 10%. The stated salary range is $124,200 to $189,375, with salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market alignment.

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, Business Administration/Management, or a related field of study.
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 government personnel at all levels, 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.
Ability to travel; 10% domestic and 10% international flying are listed as essential.

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 knowledge of the auto industry, political insight, and intellect to determine effective lobbying strategies.
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

Research, lobby on, and interpret U.S. federal vehicle regulations, legislation, and policy affecting the automotive industry.
Monitor, analyze, and seek to influence federal legislative and regulatory developments.
Lead Mazda’s federal policy engagement on technology, safety, and privacy, and support environmental and trade initiatives.
Represent Mazda on the Alliance for Automotive Innovation’s Federal Affairs, Safety and Technology, and Energy and Environment Policy committees.
Work with MC, MNAO, and the Director to identify policy opportunities and risks, assess 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 related to USMCA, tariffs, customs matters, and other trade regulations and policies 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 concerning 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 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 visibility and influence on policy issues.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.