Public Policy Strategist – EV Policy – General Motors

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Description

Please note: th is position is remote. It does not require the employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee’s role enables them to work off-site on a permanent basis. In this USA, this is an employee who lives 100 miles or more from their designated, primary worksite.

The role of the Strategist – EV Policy is to engage on key policy topics related to GM’s transition to an all-electric, zero emissions future aligned with the Paris Climate Accord. The Strategist will develop strategies internally and externally to accelerate EV adoption and support work related to electric vehicle incentives, infrastructure roll-out, vehicle-grid integration, supply chain, and deployment of clean fuels programs. Responsibilities also include broader environmental policies related to greenhouse gases and climate change, including emissions credit trading, cap and trade programs, environmental tax policies, etc. This role is eligible to work remotely from anywhere in the United States.

In this role, the Strategist will lead project management activities, working with all functions within GM, to develop corporate policy positions and engagement plans to complement GM’s planned EV rollout. Coordination activities include interfacing closely with the following groups within GM: infrastructure, V2X, Energy Strategy, Planning, Sustainability, Finance and Legal organizations. The Strategist will also track and review proposals on GM’s behalf from various stakeholder groups (government, NGOs, trade associations, etc.) in the electric vehicle and infrastructure space.

Externally, the Strategist will represent GM in trade associations, with Non-Governmental Organizations and in specific matters related to federal and state regulatory agencies. The Strategist will be a key leader for developing policy strategy and positions in support of GM’s transition to an all-EV future.

Responsibilities

• Create policy positions with coordinated input from all internal functional areas of GM
• Work with federal, state and local regulatory agencies, other external organizations, and all functions within GM to create climate policy options and incentives consistent with the Paris Climate Accords and an industry-wide glidepath to zero emissions.
• Communicate GM positions on various issues to Federal, State, Regional and Local government agencies as well as other relevant stakeholders such as investors and NGOs
• Engage in collaborative efforts with other automobile manufacturers, suppliers, government, academia, and other stakeholders
• Work closely with internal functional areas on overall strategic plans and problem resolution
• Lead and coordinate meetings, outputs and proposals
• Domestic travel may be required

Additional Description

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required
• Master degree preferred
• Highly developed oral and written communications skills
• Strong cross-functional knowledge and project management leadership required
• Work well both independently and on teams
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate team members, and elicit work output
• Problem-solving skills where problems are complex and the demonstrated ability to develop processes, if none exist

Desired Skills

• Experience working within or adjacent to the electric utility industry is preferred
• Experience in providing written comments to policy proposals
• Experience in interacting directly with a broad group of external stakeholders and policymakers
• Able to quickly and accurately identify key issues and trends/signals in the policy arena
• Able to develop specific policy proposals (such as drafting legislation and regulatory text)
• Experience and strong skill in team facilitation
• High level of enthusiasm, persistence, leadership ability, initiative, and experienced judgment to identify priorities, initiate projects, and complete activities with a strong sense of urgency
• Experience creating and managing cross functional teams to solve complex problems (e.g. rulemakings)
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Compensation : The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid in accordance with Colorado law. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of Colorado.

• The median level of salary compensation for this role is $95,000. This position may also be filled with a senior level candidate – the median level salary for a Senior candidate in this role is $113,000.
• Bonus potential: an incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits :

• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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