State Government Affairs Policy Manager

Overview

The State Government Affairs Policy Manager will report to Scout Motors’ Director, State Government Affairs and will play a critical strategic and business role in helping to develop, implement and manage Scout Motors’ government affairs and public policy initiatives.

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Support the implementation of Scout Motors state government affairs strategy by preparing local and state-specific political and policy overview documents
• Monitor, track, and report on proposed legislation and regulatory matters relevant to Scout Motors' business operations
• Maintain and update a comprehensive legislative tracking database by state
• Assist in managing Scout’s portfolio of policy-related memberships, sponsorships, and associations, while identifying political opportunities and risks across Scout’s geographic footprint and advising on mitigation or engagement strategies
• Help to build the reputation and presence of Scout Motors and its products at all levels of government
• Build strong relationships with key local government policymakers and regulators, including elected officials, regulators, and appointed staff within the respective state executive and legislative branches, to advance matters of importance to Scout Motors
• Represent Scout Motors through participation and activity in industry and advocacy groups, stakeholder discussions and legislative hearings
• Collaborate with other Scout Motors teams and stakeholders to foster grassroots support, communicate the Scout story, and ensure policy priorities align for the Scout brand and its products

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based remotely within the United States with preference for candidates located within the Northeast and Midwest portions of the United States. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City. Applicants hired within driving distance of a Scout Motors office are invited to work from the office.
• The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events from time to time, including regular in-person meetings with state and local leaders.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company as needed.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 8 years of experience in governmental affairs, advocacy and public policy, state lobbying, or automotive industry preferred
• Excellent writing and research skills, especially in drafting policy memos, legislative analysis, and stakeholder backgrounders
• Ability to build strong relationships and persuasively communicate messages at all levels of government
• Ability to help develop and advocate for novel public policy positions and initiatives
• Strong knowledge of state and local legislative processes and political contexts of those processes, in particular in the Northeast or Midwestern U.S.
• Experience and desire to play a key role in a growing public policy team that will provide strategic and business advice to senior leaders of the company
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work well across departments and strengthen company culture through effective collaboration

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $160,000.00 - $192,500.00

Initial California base salary range: $176,000.00 - $211,750.00

Internal leveling code: IC7