Government Affairs Manager – Remote (Washington DC area) in Wisconsin in Harley-Davidson

Job title: Government Affairs Manager - Remote (Washington DC area) Company: Harley-Davidson Job description: Auto req ID: 22535 Title: Government Affairs Manager - Remote (Washington DC area) Job Function: Legal Location: Remote Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It's our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us? We maximize employee flexibility and well-being through a virtual mindset that supports our highly distributed, global workforce. We take an outcome-focused, people-centered approach to winning, including welcoming the best talent - wherever they may be. This remote role is not tightly linked to a physical location and will not have a dedicated office space, however candidates must have easy access to the Washington, DC area. Remote employees are expected to have a dedicated, quiet and distraction-free work space and an internet connection that's sufficient for completing their job remotely. Job Summary This position, which reports to the General Manager, Government Affairs, is intended to focus attention on enhancing the Company's relationship with government at various levels, to inform government about the issues important to the Company and to help influence government decision making in order to support the Company's business objectives. This position is also responsible for tracking new legislation at the Federal and state level that might affect the Company and, at the local level, noise ordinances and laws affecting motorcycling. Job Responsibilities • Responsible for educating and keeping the Company informed about political and legislative developments that might affect its business. Devise and execute strategies with key stakeholders in order to achieve desired outcomes relative to new legislation and regulations. • Coordinate cross-functionally key departments, including Legal, Communication, and Regulatory Affairs teams. Identify opportunities to help the Company build partnerships and relationships with government entities to achieve strategic goals. • Policy issues may include, among others: vehicle regulations, tax and financial services, electric vehicle rules, manufacturing and trade policy. In particular, this role will also work closely with the LiveWire electric vehicle company to support their growth. • Responsible for helping to manage the Company's Political Action Committees and ensuring their compliance with applicable election laws. • Participates in the development of long and short-term strategies, tactics and policies and procedures. Management and collaboration with consultancy firms and associations. • The role is hybrid and not office based. As this role is primarily focused on federal lobbying, candidates should be in the Washington DC area. • Requires 10-25% travel. Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree Required Education Specifications • Position requires bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field; advanced Degree in relevant areas Preferred. Experience Requirements Required • Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience. • Position requires a minimum of eight years of experience in government affairs or related activities, whether in the private or public sectors. • Must understand how government works; have knowledge and understanding of current political events and trends and have an understanding of how they potentially affect the Company, especially its product lines and service offerings for customers. • Requires a professional demeanor and excellent speaking and writing skills. • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and be looked to as a resource by various stakeholders are also required. • Ability to function in a dynamic, ambiguous environment is important, including the ability to help solve problems independently and in accordance with the values and issues identified by the Company. Preferred • Vehicle (particularly motorcycle) industry background is a plus. Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience. The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience. We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson . Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Direct Reports: No Travel Required: 10 - 25% Pay Range: $139,000-209,000 Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance #LI-REMOTE Expected salary: Location: Wisconsin Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job