Government Relations Sr. Specialist (100506)

<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Legal Entity:</strong> American Honda Motor Co., Inc.<br><strong>Business Unit:</strong> BU Corporate Affairs <br><strong>Department: </strong>DEP Federal Affairs</p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Division:</strong> DIV Government and Industry Relations<br><strong>Work Location:</strong> Public Relations Office - DC Office<br><strong>Shift:</strong> 1st<br><strong>Workstyle: </strong>Remote Eligible up to 20% <br><strong>Career Level: </strong>4 <br><strong>Job Grade:</strong> Exempt-3 <br><br></p><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Job Purpose</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Key Accountabilities</b></u></H2> </div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify and share political trends and analysis on select issues with key GIR leadership, business units and internal stakeholders</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate with trade associations, coalitions, and industry partners to share Honda’s policy positions and support advocacy efforts aligned with Honda’s objectives</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with GIR leadership, Legal, Compliance, Policy Communications, and business unit subject matter experts to ensure accurate interpretation of legislation and consistency of messaging</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Conduct research, prepare briefings, and support special projects, task forces, or cross-functional initiatives related to state government affairs as assigned</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Qualifications, Experience, and Skills</b></u></H2> </div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Four year college degree in Government, Business, Journalism, Communications, Public Policy, Pre-law, or a related field</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrates ability to read, analyze, and interpret legislation and regulatory language</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of state level legislative and political processes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to communicate complex policy impacts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High attention to detail and accuracy</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work collaboratively across functions and adapt to changing priorities</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications</span></li></ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?</u></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Total Rewards:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Paid Overtime</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Regional Bonus (when applicable)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">401K Plan with company match + additional contribution</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Relocation assistance (if eligible)</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Career Growth:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Advancement Opportunities</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Career Mobility </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Training and Development programs </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Additional Offerings:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Lifestyle Account</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Childcare Reimbursement Account</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Elder Care Support</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wellbeing Program</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Community Service and Engagement Programs</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Product Programs</span></span></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p>

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