Manager, Government Affairs

Mazda North American Operations

. Research, lobby, and interpret U.S.

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $124,200 - $189,375 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. vehicle regulations, federal legislation, and public policy advocacy, with strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement and communication. Proven ability to analyze and influence legislative and regulatory developments affecting the automotive industry.

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Government Affairs ExperiencePublic Policy DevelopmentLegislative Process KnowledgeStakeholder EngagementTrade Policy Advocacy

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Hard Skills

Federal Legislative ProcessesRegulatory AffairsPublic Policy ImplementationAutomotive Environmental StandardsInternational Trade Laws

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingOrganization SkillsDetail-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Computer Proficiency

Industry Keywords

Capitol Hill ExperienceLobbying StrategiesConsumer AdvocacyTrade AssociationsMazda Corporate Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, lobby, and interpret U.S. vehicle regulations and federal legislation
Lead federal policy work focused on technology, safety, and privacy, with support on environment and trade
Cover automotive priorities in the U.S. Congress and federal agencies
Communicate important regulatory, legislative, compliance, media, and consumer advocacy developments to Mazda Corporate and Mazda North American Operations
Develop and maintain relationships with policymakers, industry colleagues, NGOs, trade associations, industry partners, and other stakeholders
Represent Mazda on Alliance for Automotive Innovation committees and the Autos Drive America Trade Committee
Support the Director in lobbying efforts and representation on other automotive issues
Monitor, analyze, and influence U.S. federal legislative and regulatory developments affecting the automotive industry
Collaborate with Mazda Corporate, Mazda North American Operations, and the Director to identify policy opportunities and risks, develop policy positions, and execute advocacy strategies
Advocate Mazda’s policy priorities with industry associations, federal agencies, Congressional offices, and external stakeholders
Lead trade policy advocacy involving USMCA, tariffs, customs matters, and other trade-related regulations and policies
Partner with Mazda North American affiliate companies to execute trade policy strategies
Support federal policy interests on China-focused legislation, regulations, and trade initiatives
Represent Mazda at external events, meetings, conferences, industry forums, and stakeholder events
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, or a related field required
Experience engaging with lawmakers, government agencies, trade associations, or industry stakeholders preferred
Capitol Hill experience preferred
Bachelor Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Political Science Required
Bachelor Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Business Administration/Management Required
Bachelor Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or related field of study Required
Demonstrated knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes, including the development and implementation of public policy (Intermediate-Advanced)
Thorough understanding of the legislative process of the U.S. Congress and regulatory processes of Executive Branch agencies (Intermediate-Advanced)
Knowledge of automotive environmental and fuel economy standards preferred (Developing-Intermediate)
Working knowledge of international trade laws preferred (Intermediate-Advanced)
Ability to influence others through compelling oral and written communications (Intermediate-Advanced)
Ability to comfortably interface with people at all levels of the government, up to and including heads of federal agencies and members of Congress (Intermediate-Advanced)
Capacity to combine knowledge of the auto industry, political insight and intellect to determine lobbying strategies that will successfully influence policymakers preferred (Developing-Intermediate)
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions regarding regulatory and legislative proposals preferred (Developing-Intermediate)
Presentation, organization and time management skills (Intermediate-Advanced)
Detail-oriented (Intermediate-Advanced)
Computer proficiency preferred (Developing-Intermediate)
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision (self-direction) (Intermediate-Advanced)
Willingness/ability to complete essential international and domestic air travel requirements (10% each)

Benefits

Comp & perks

MNAO’s comprehensive benefits package