Description
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose
This position communicates Honda’s position on public policy issues to public policy makers and informs Honda leadership and working groups about legislation and other policy trends that may impact the company or our products.
Key Accountabilities
Read and analyse state and local legislation to determine its viability and its potential impact to the company
Work with trade associations to share our public policy positions and ensure their advocacy is consistent with our direction
Directly lobby public policy makers to influence public policy and serve as Honda’s POC with government officials
Educate public policy makers about Honda goals and initiatives
Perform research and special projects as necessary
Share detailed and accurate legislative developments and analysis with Honda leaders and business units
Utilize various resources, including political context and intelligence, to develop policy proposals and work with GIR leadership and SME's to develop legislative/policy strategies and responses.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
A four year college degree in Government, Business, Journalism, Communications, Pre-law, Public Policy or a related field
Minimum Experience:
3 to 5 years working for a state legislator, state legislative tracking service, trade association, grassroots campaign, lobbying firm or other field dealing with state and local legislation and politics,
Other Job-Specific Skills
Ability to read and analyse legislation
Strong understanding of state and local political process
Ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Working Conditions
Job location options:
Washington DC
Alpharetta, GA
Marysville, OH
Swepsonville, NC
Timmonsville, SC
Travel requirements (annual):
Approx. 10% to 15%
Visa sponsorship issues
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Paid Overtime
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Career Growth:
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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