Director of Government Affairs

Company Description

Do you want to shape beneficial technologies with your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe.

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Job Description

As the Director of Government Affairs you will lead the development and implementation of Bosch’s public policy strategy in the United States to support, enable and advance our business. This includes the  development and implementation of a government relations agenda that identifies and addresses critical regulatory and policy topics, with a deep focus on the mobility sector and advanced technology fields. Critical to the role is a deep and demonstrated network at the federal level, particularly in the mobility arena.

This role demands a strategic operator with a deep understanding of the automotive and technology sectors, coupled with a keen awareness of the current regulatory landscape. You will lead a fast-paced, highly-visible and efficient team in influencing policy to reflect Bosch business strategy, including technical fields. Together with the government affairs team, you will build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, legislators, regulatory bodies, NGOs and trade associations at the federal and state level. The team is also responsible for monitoring and analyzing U.S. federal and state policies that could impact the company’s business.

In addition to leading the public policy agenda for Bosch in the U.S, you will work closely with the company’s global government affairs team (Berlin, Brussels) to raise awareness of and align on policy matters, including trade, regulation and compliance. In this role you are also leading the Washington DC office and the related administrative duties. The Bosch government affairs team is part of the company’s communications and government affairs department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement comprehensive government affairs priorities to advance the company's interests at local, state, and federal levels.
• Significant and proven federal lobbying experience, as well as demonstrated success in national legislative and administrative advocacy in the mobility/technology sectors.
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with policymakers, government agencies, and industry associations to advance and protect the company’s business objectives and reputation.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory trends and developments, providing timely insights and potential business impacts to internal audiences, globally.
• Counsel, prepare and support senior leaders to plan for and engage in government affairs work to support business and industry topics.
• Strongly advocate for company positions within industry trade associations to best position industry-wide policy, regulation and opportunity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align government affairs priorities with business objectives.
• Represent the company as an effective, authoritative spokesperson at meetings, hearings and industry events to effectively establish the company’s position on key matters.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the government affairs team, ensuring a cohesive and results-driven approach modeled through integrity, accountability and trust.
• Understanding, analysis and coordination of international trade matters impacting the company, together with demonstration of impacts and relevant contacts in this space.
• Strong knowledge of compliance laws related to advocacy and commitment to abiding by all requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing the geopolitical landscape and analyzing the impact of key developments on businesses and industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. 
• 12+ years of proven experience in federal government affairs, lobbying or related roles.
• Strong interest in the mobility and technology sectors, including emerging fields, sustainability, compliance and safety.
• Thorough understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes and demonstrated ability to influence legislation, regulation and/or policy.
• Success in building and maintaining effective relationships with government officials and industry stakeholders, including an established portfolio of relevant contacts.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiating skills, with the ability to simplify and articulate complex issues verbally and through persuasive writing.
• Strategic thinking and pr