Mazda North American Operations

Japanese automaker with North American operations

Government Affairs Manager

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Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$124.2k - $189.4k

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
A bachelor's degree in Political Science, Business Administration/Management, or a related field of study.
Knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes, including the development and implementation of public policy.
Thorough understanding of the legislative process of the U.S. Congress and regulatory processes of Executive Branch agencies.
Ability to influence others through oral and written communications.
Ability to interface with people at all levels of government, including heads of federal agencies and members of Congress.
Presentation, organization, and time management skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Research, lobby on, and interpret U.S. vehicle regulations and legislation at the federal level.
Lead federal policy work, particularly on technology, safety, and privacy, while supporting environment and trade issues; cover other automotive priorities in the U.S. Congress and federal agencies.
Communicate important regulatory, legislative, compliance, media, and consumer advocacy developments among key departments at Mazda Corporate and Mazda North American Operations.
Develop and maintain relationships with policymakers, industry colleagues, and nongovernmental organizations.
Represent Mazda on committees of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and Autos Drive America, and at other trade associations including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Global Business Alliance.
Support the Director in lobbying and representing Mazda on other automotive issues before Congress as needed.
Monitor, analyze, and influence federal legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting the automotive industry.
Lead Mazda's engagement with the Alliance for Automotive Innovation on technology, safety, and privacy policy; support environmental and trade initiatives.
Collaborate with Mazda Corporate, Mazda North American Operations, and the Director to identify policy opportunities and risks, evaluate proposals, develop policy positions, and execute advocacy strategies.
Advocate Mazda's policy priorities with industry associations, federal agencies, Congressional offices, and external stakeholders.
Lead advocacy on trade policy, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, tariffs, customs matters, and other trade 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 on 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, functions, meetings, conferences, industry forums, and stakeholder events.
Build working relationships with policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, and Washington, DC offices of automotive manufacturers, particularly Japanese automakers.
Build and maintain strategic networks that support Mazda's advocacy objectives and enhance the company's visibility and influence on policy issues.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Experience engaging with lawmakers, government agencies, trade associations, or industry stakeholders.
Capitol Hill experience.
Knowledge of automotive environmental and fuel economy standards.
Working knowledge of international trade laws.
Ability to combine knowledge of the auto industry, political insight, and judgment to develop effective lobbying strategies.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions regarding regulatory and legislative proposals.
Computer proficiency.

Job Description

The Government Affairs Manager is responsible for researching, lobbying and interpreting U.S. vehicle regulations and legislation at the federal level. This position has lead responsibility on federal policy, specifically technology, safety, and privacy, with support on environment and trade. The position also covers all other automotive priorities in the U.S. Congress and federal agencies. Important developments, including regulations, legislation, compliance, media and consumer advocacy activities are regularly communicated among key departments at Mazda Corporate (MC) and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO).

This position develops and maintains strong relationships with key policymakers, industry colleagues and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) tocreate valuable channels for communication and influence on issues of interest to Mazda. Represent Mazda on the Federal Affairs Committee, Safety and Technology Committee, and the Energy and Environment Policy Commitee at the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, as well as the Trade Committee of Autos Drive America. Additionally, the manager represents Mazda at other trade associations including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Global Business Alliance, among others.

Supports the Director in lobbying efforts and representation on a variety of other automotive issues before Congress, as needed.Major Responsibilities

(60%) Federal Policy & Legislative Advocacy
- Serve as one of Mazda’s federal lobbyists, monitoring, analyzing, and influencing U.S. federal legislative and regularity developments and policy affecting the automotive industry.
- Lead Mazda's engagement with the Alliance for Automotive Innovation on technology, safety, and privacy policy matters, while supporting environmental and trade initiatives.
- Represent Mazda on the Federal Affairs Committee, Safety and Technology Committee, and Energy and Environment Policy Committee, with focus on technology, safety and privacy and support on environment and trade, helping shape industry positions, advocacy strategies, and policy priorities.
- Collaborate with MC, MNAO, and the Director to identify policy opportunities and risks, evaluate legislative and regulatory proposals, develop Mazda's policy positions, and execute advocacy strategies with industry associations, lawmakers, and federal agencies.
- Advocate Mazda's policy priorities with industry associations, federal agencies, Congressional offices, and other external stakeholders.

(30%) Trade Policy Advocacy
- Lead advocacy efforts related to trade policy, including United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), tariffs, customs matters, and other trade-related regulations /policies affecting vehicles and automotive parts.
- Partner with Mazda North American affiliate companies (MNAO, MC, MMSCO, MMVO, and MCI) to develop and execute strategies supporting Mazda’s trade policy objectives.
- Support Mazda’s federal policy interests on China-focused legislation, regulations, and trade initiatives.
- Represent Mazda on the Autos Drive America Trade Committee and support associated advocacy, communications, and industry engagement activities.

(10%) External Representation & Relationship Management
- Represent Mazda at external events, functions, meetings, conferences, industry forums, and stakeholder events.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, and the Washington, DC offices of automotive manufacturers, with particular emphasis on Japanese automakers.
- Build and maintain strategic networks that support Mazda's advocacy objectives and enhance the company's visibility and influence on key policy issues.

Perform other duties as assigned

Comply with all policies and standards

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job

Work Experience

5+ years experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, or a related field required
Experience engaging with lawmakers, government agencies, trade associations, or industry stakeholders preferred
Capitol Hill experience preferred

Education

Bachelor Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Political Science Required
Bachelor Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Business Administration/Management Required
Bachelor Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or related field of study Required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes, including the development and implementation of public policy (Intermediate-Advanced)
Thorough understanding of the legislative process of the U.S. Congress and regulatory processes of Executive Branch agencies (Intermediate-Advanced)
Knowledge of automotive environmental and fuel economy standards preferred (Developing-Intermediate)
Working knowledge of international trade laws preferred (Intermediate-Advanced)
Ability to influence others through compelling oral and written communications (Intermediate-Advanced)
Ability to comfortably interface with people at all levels of the government, up to and including heads of federal agencies and members of Congress (Intermediate-Advanced)
Capacity to combine knowledge of the auto industry, political insight and intellect to determine lobbying strategies that will successfully influence policymakers preferred (Developing-Intermediate)
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions regarding regulatory and legislative proposals preferred (Developing-Intermediate)
Presentation, organization and time management skills (Intermediate-Advanced)
Detail-oriented (Intermediate-Advanced)
Computer proficiency preferred (Developing-Intermediate)
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision (self-direction) (Intermediate-Advanced)

Physical Demands

Stationary Position/Seated: Constantly
Communicate/Talking: Constantly
Communicate/Hearing: Constantly
Repetitive Motions: Frequently
Coordination: Frequently
Seeing/Observing: Constantly

Travel Requirements

10% Flying International: Essential
10% Flying Domestic: Essential

Pay Range

$124,200.00 - $189,375.00

Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Learn more about MNAO’s comprehensive benefits packagehere

About the Company

Mazda North American Operations

Japanese automaker with North American operations

Mazda North American Operations handles Mazda's business in North America as part of Mazda, the global automotive maker established in 1920 in Hiroshima. It oversees the design, marketing, distribution, and support of Mazda vehicles in nearly 140 countries, including popular models like the CX-5 and MX-5 Miata. How it works: Mazda designs and builds cars that prioritize the driver experience, with vehicles positioned to move customers through life with intention and meaning in every detail. The North American operations carry this philosophy into local markets, offering vehicles and services that align with Mazda’s global brand. How it differs: Mazda blends tradition with versatility, refinement with power, and a strong emphasis on the driving experience, supported by a workforce that helps realize this promise. The goal: to inspire people through the driver experience and enrich their journey by delivering vehicles that connect with how they shape their lives.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Irvine, CA
Founded: 1920

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