Scout Motors is hiring a
Principal

Summary

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in governmental affairs, advocacy and public policy, automotive industry preferred
• Ability to build strong relationships and persuasively communicate messages at all levels of government
• Ability to develop and advocate for novel public policy positions and initiatives
• Strong knowledge of state and local legislative processes and political contexts of those processes, in particular in the Western U.S
• Experience and desire to play a key leadership role in a growing public policy team that will provide strategic and business advice to senior leaders of the company
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work well across departments and strengthen company culture through effective collaboration

Responsibilities

• Build the thesis, structure and implementation strategy for Scout Motors' interactions with state and local legislators and regulatory authorities across the U.S
• Develop strong relationships with key policymakers and regulators
• Help to build the reputation and presence of Scout Motors and its products at all levels of government
• Support the development of policy positions and strategies to advance Scout Motors' broad strategic and business interests
• Represent Scout Motors through participation and activity in industry and advocacy groups, panel discussions and legislative hearings
• Identify, track and report to senior management as to legislative efforts and regulatory matters relating to Scout Motors' business and operations
• Work together with other Scout Motors teams and stakeholders to build grassroots support for the Scout brand and products
• Engage and oversee consultants, lobbyists and other third parties as necessary or appropriate

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave