Government Affairs Manager
Garden Grove, CA - USA
Job Summary
About Harbinger
Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbingers best-in-class team of EV battery and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form Revolutionary Foundation.
The Role
As the Government Affairs Manager you will be the primary architect of Harbingers relationship with local state and federal government entities. You will navigate the complex landscape of electric vehicle (EV) sales and incentives vehicle and battery regulations and infrastructure policy to ensure our technology reaches the road faster. This role isnt just about monitoring legislation; its about actively shaping the policies that will define the next generation of advanced American manufacturing battery technology and commercial electrification.
What Youll Do:
- Policy Advocacy: Develop and execute a comprehensive legislative and regulatory strategy to promote Harbingers interests focusing on vehicle electrification vehicle and manufacturing incentives and energy policy.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain high-level relationships with members of Congress the Department of Transportation (DOT) the Department of Energy (DOE) Department of Defense (DOD) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as state-level agencies like the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
- Coalition Building: Represent Harbinger in trade associations and industry working groups to amplify our voice on issues including charging infrastructure and vehicle incentive programs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Sales and Engineering teams to develop company positions and provide regulatory intelligence that informs product roadmaps and procurement bids.
Who You Are:
- Experience: 58 years of experience in government relations public policy or legislative affairs preferably within the automotive transportation or clean energy sectors. Knowledge of government procurement highly preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the automotive medium-duty vehicle clean energy and/or transportation market and the specific regulatory hurdles facing EV startups.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical specs (chassis architecture battery chemistry ADAS) into compelling policy narratives for non-technical officials.
- Travel: Willingness to travel for on-site meetings with government officials and industry groups.
- Network: An existing network of contacts within key regulatory bodies and relevant governmental bodies particularly in California.
- Comprehensive Health Dental & Vision (HDV) 100% employee covered
- Early-stage Stock Options
- Robust Retirement Savings (401k HSA FSA)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
- Annual Vacation Bonus
- Wellness & Fertility Benefits
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
California Pay Range
$160000 - $200000 USD
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Familiar form. Revolutionary foundation. Harbinger Motors is a EV manufacturer focused on commercial vehicles.