Manager, Battery Public Policy - MMEC PNA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20250
About the Job
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Responsibilities:Panasonic Manager, Battery Public Policy
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What You'll Get To Do:
Manager, Battery Public Policy will be a key member of the Government and Public Affairs team, monitoring, developing strategy and lobbying on battery policy at the federal and state levels. This will include a focus on electric vehicles (EVs), EV battery manufacturing, and transportation electrification and coordination with other GPA team members.
- Support Government and Public Affairs on all lobbying, advocacy, regulatory and public policy strategies related to the EV battery business in North America. Work closely with other GPA team members to ensure coordination across various portfolios, including counterparts in Japan.
- Closely coordinate, get direction on strategy, and regularly update PNA and Battery Business.
- Ensure coordination with other battery and automotive related businesses in Panasonic (PIDSA, PASA, SMO) to leverage scale and avoid conflicts.
- Manage regulatory strategy for battery policy in close coordination with PEXNA environment and quality teams. Coordinate and draft Panasonic feedback on relevant regulation, including technical language.
- Represent Panasonic EV battery interests in relevant trade associations at the manager level to advance priorities. These include ZETA, Auto Innovators, Autos Drive America, MEMA, PRBA, and others.
- Engage with political consultants to advance Panasonic battery policy priorities.
Scope:
- Hybrid work environment – 3 days/week in office
- No direct reports, but work closely with other GPA staff and business unit representatives
- Travel (1 international, and up to 4 domestic trips per month)
What You'll Bring:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree is required, Master’s preferred
- 5+ years of experience in Washington, DC (Congress, Executive Branch, or related corporate or trade association federal affairs experience) with a focus on energy and EV battery policy and critical minerals
- Familiarity with House and Senate legislative processes, federal rulemaking, and political context
Competencies:
- Nimble – Ability to work within a complex, global company (Government Affairs team, U.S. battery business, Panasonic Energy counterparts, and other functions including legal, operations, tax, and other business units).
- Collaborative – Ability to work as a team on shared issues
- Flexible - Ability to be flexible and take on assignments not directly related to portfolio
Communications:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills – particularly writing and public speaking
- Persuasive – Ability to build strong relationships, analyze complex issues, and be persuasive
Other Requirements:
- Position is based in Washington, DC
- Ability to travel and represent company in public forums
- Ability to manage other duties as assigned
Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:
Panasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Parental Care Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- Educational Assistance
- Flexible Work Program
- Volunteer time Off
- Casual Dress Code
- Total Well Being Program
We Take Opportunity Seriously:
At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
The wage range of $148,000 - $160,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. *The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.
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