Director, Federal Government Affairs

Position Overview

Novelis is the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, producing a significant amount of the world's flat-rolled aluminum products. We work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, beverage can, automotive and high-end specialty markets.

 

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Novelis has approximately 14,650 employees in 33 operating facilities on four continents and is making significant capital investments in recycling and rolling capacity in North America to meet an ascending customer demand!

Position Overview

The Novelis Government Affairs team is seeking a Director, Federal Government Affairs based in Washington, D.C. The person in this role will report to the VP, Public Affairs and Communications. The position supports Government Affairs in the development and execution of federal advocacy on issues of importance to Novelis and the aluminum industry. While advocacy focused, the position will also include frequent interactions with Novelis senior executives and subject matter experts for purposes of understanding the impact of policy on the business, as well as ensuring the right policy positioning and messaging. If this role sounds like your next step, please apply. We would love to meet you!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Represent Novelis’ business and policy interests in meetings with federal policymakers, external advocacy groups and industry representatives, in collaboration with Novelis executives and subject matter experts.
• Expand Novelis outreach to and engagement with federal legislators, especially those representing districts and states in which the company has a presence. Proactively develop and leverage connections with these legislators and their staff in support of Novelis, working, as appropriate, with stakeholders.
• Assist in research on a wide array of federal policy issues, including recycling, energy, environment, tax and trade, working collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Design and implement Government Affairs’ advocacy strategies, and help support internal and external communications on relevant federal policy issues and related Government Affairs’ activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or non-US equivalent in Public Policy, Political Science or related subject areas.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in public policy, legislative affairs, lobbying or applicable areas.
• Demonstrated experience and interest in federal policy issues, e.g., recycling, energy, environment, etc., and the political process.
• Government and/or industry experience.
• Demonstrated success in proactively building and working collaboratively with strategic alliances, coalitions, trade groups, etc.
• Extremely proactive, collaborative, organized, and meticulous, with an ability to balance multiple issues and activities simultaneously in a highly professional manner.
• Highly engaging and self-motivated, responsive, results-oriented with proven ability to deliver results within tight timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain credibility with both external partners and Novelis colleagues at all levels of the company, including members of the Executive Committee.
• Outstanding communication skills (both oral and written) with proficiency using various communication tools and platforms.
• Ability to travel 15-20%, predominantly domestic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in Public Policy, Political Science or related subject areas
• Capitol Hill, corporate and/or trade association experience strongly preferred.

What We Offer:

Novelis benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family’s well-being:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retiree Medical Plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through Novelis sponsored Retiree Health Access
• Retirement Savings Account
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assis