Sr. Specialist, Government & External Affairs
About The Position
LG Energy Solution is a global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc., located in Queen Creek, Arizona, is the LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, aiming to lead the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with advanced battery technology. The Sr. Specialist, Government & External Affairs will lead Arizona state and local engagement, particularly in Pinal County and Queen Creek. This involves monitoring policy developments, managing key government relationships, supporting permitting and utility-related projects, and coordinating risk and issue management among internal and external stakeholders. The company encourages talent to grow through challenge, action, and collaboration.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in government affairs, external affairs, public policy, regulatory engagement, economic development, or related roles
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. political institutions, including state, county and municipal processes
- Demonstrated experience engaging with state and/or local officials
- Strong writing and briefing skills; ability to translate policy and stakeholder developments into operational and project implications
- High integrity and strong compliance awareness
Nice To Haves
- Pinal County and/or Town of Queen Creek experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitor federal and Arizona legislative/regulatory developments and analyze implications for business continuity and operations
- Provide practical guidance for permitting and strategic decisions
- Leverage hands-on experience with state political and legislative environment
- Monitor and navigate state-level policy and legislative activity, expand networks
- Maintain relationships with key Arizona state and local stakeholders
- Focus on host jurisdictions: Pinal County & Town of Queen Creek
- Support long-term partnership building and alignment on key issues
- Identify emerging risks and opportunities (policy, permitting, community, operations)
- Coordinate cross-functionally to align messaging and mitigate risks
- Support timely resolution of external-facing issues
- Support government-facing aspects of infrastructure, utility, and permitting projects
- Track public-sector dependencies with structured documentation
- Provide escalation and coordination to protect cost, schedule, and compliance
- Serve as a bridge between U.S. stakeholders and global leadership in South Korea
- Deliver concise updates and well-framed options for decision-makers
- Represent the company professionally in high-visibility settings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
