Sr. Specialist, Government & External Affairs

LG Energy Solution Arizona • Queen Creek, AZ

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About The Position

The Sr, Specialist, Government & External Affairs leads Arizona state and local engagement—especially in Pinal County and Queen Creek by monitoring policy developments, managing key government relationships, supporting permitting and utility-related projects, and coordinating risk and issue management across internal and external stakeholders.

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; Pinal County and/or Town of Queen Creek experience strongly preferred.
• Strong writing and briefing skills; ability to translate policy and stakeholder developments into operational and project implications.
• High integrity and strong compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Policy & Legislative Intelligence
• 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
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement (Arizona)
• 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
• Risk Anticipation & Issue Management
• 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
• Project Management & Coordination
• 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
• Cross-Cultural & Executive Support
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees