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American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Govt. Relations Sr. Principal Specialist

washington, DC

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Job description

Legal Entity:  American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Business Unit:  BU Corporate Affairs  

Department: DEP Federal Affairs

Division:  DIV Government and Industry Relations

Work Location: Public Relations Office - DC Office

Shift:  1st

Workstyle:  Remote Eligible up to 20%  

Career Level:  6  

Job Grade:  Exempt-IC1 

Job Purpose

This role will set strategic direction for Honda's federal advocacy surrounding safety and emerging technologies, including automated and connected vehicles, artificial intelligence, innovation, repair, privacy and intellectual property, and will serve as the primary interface with Congress, Political Appointees in the Executive Branch, and other policy influencers on these policy issues, including trade associations and coalitions. While the role will have policy and advocacy responsibility for certain product lines, the individual will also represent Honda enterprise wide (across all product lines) and therefore must gain knowledge of all the businesses; understand policy implications to the businesses; set policy and advocacy direction that reflect the businesses; communicate and advocate business complexities in a concise manner. This position will enhance Honda's leadership within the relevant trade associations, industry groups and coalitions. This individual will be responsible for educating Honda's leadership and internal working groups on the potential challenges, risks and opportunities surrounding safety and advanced vehicle technology policy. While this role does not have any direct reports, the individual is responsible for management of outside consultants and leadership of relevant trade associations and industry groups within their portfolio.

Key Accountabilities

Set strategic direction to and advance Honda's interests and policy positions with Congress and the Administration, primarily related to  safety, advanced and emerging vehicle technologies, and innovation.

Drive Honda's leadership in trade associations, industry related groups and coalitions to advance Honda's interests and positions

Utilize various resources, including political context and intelligence, to develop policy positions and develop legislative/policy strategic responses. This includes building and leveraging relationships with key policymakers (elected officials and staff)

Proactively anticipate and track federal policy and legislation in safety and advanced and emerging technologies, including automated and connected vehicles, artificial intelligence, repair, privacy, innovation, and intellectual property.

Promote Honda's value to America with policymakers and other policy influencers

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor's degree in Political Science or related field or equivalent professional experience

Ten plus years professional experience with public policy and advocacy, congressional or other government service, or related field knowledge of automotive industry preferred

Past experience working on transportation policy and/or emerging technologies

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

Broad knowledge and understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process, and the ability to understand legislative and regulatory text

Ability to influence others

Ability to anticipate problems and take proactive measures to advance Honda’s interests

Extensive network of contacts in the Federal GR space

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards: 

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)

Regional Bonus (when applicable)

Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)

Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown

Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 

401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

Advancement Opportunities

Career Mobility

Education Reimbursement for Continued learning

Training and Development Programs 

Additional Offerings:

Lifestyle Account

Childcare Reimbursement Account

Elder Care Support

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment

Wellbeing Program

Community Service and Engagement Programs

Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Worksite address

washington, DC, 20001, US

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