Director, Government Affairs Solar

 

Requisition Number: 62684

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

 

Scope of Position:

Corning seeks a motivated and strategic government affairs practitioner to lead federal government policy development, implementation, and advocacy in the areas of solar energy manufacturing, international trade, sustainability, and related policy issues. The Director will leverage a strong working knowledge of the federal legislative, regulatory, and political climate; have demonstrated research, policy analysis, and organization skills; and the ability to develop strategy and execute tactics to achieve results for Corning priorities. The Director will represent Corning before congressional offices, regulatory agencies, and trade associations.  This position reports to the Vice President, Global Government Affairs and is office-based in Washington, DC.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Advocacy Strategy Formulation and Execution
  • Develop, communicate, and implement strategy for advancement of Corning’s legislative and regulatory initiatives
  • Manage government affairs consultants and contractors
• Policy Analysis and Development
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of the policy, legislative and regulatory landscape
  • Track and analyze legislative and regulatory policy developments, providing intelligence and insights
• Relationship Management
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with federal elected officials and their staffs and government officials and staffs in regulatory and other agencies
  • Represent Corning in trade associations and with other key stakeholders
  • Develop coalitions to support Corning’s policy agenda as appropriate

• Additional responsibilities:
  • Assist Corning leadership team in preparing communications and briefing materials regarding government affairs developments, including regulatory and legislative matters of interest
  • Represent Corning at external events, meetings, and conferences
  • Ensure strict compliance with applicable lobbying and political activity laws and regulations, as well as internal compliance policies

 

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Washington, DC office (this is not a remote position)
• Less than ≤15% out of town travel

 

Required Education and Area of Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 10+ years progressive experience working in federal government affairs

 

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills

 

Desired Experience / Qualifications / Skills:

• Solid policy and advocacy experience with solar, international trade, and related issues
• Experience working with the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, Energy, and/or key congressional committees
• Masters or JD preferred
• Policy and advocacy experience in solar, manufacturing, and international trade issues; experience working on federal or state solar energy programs and policies a plus

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $168,426.00 - $231,587.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands