Manager, State Government Relations

International Motors is a commercial transportation company and manufacturer of trucks, buses, engines, and mobility solutions serving customers across the United States and North America.

The company designs and manufactures commercial vehicles and powertrain technologies while supporting evolving regulatory, infrastructure, and sustainability priorities across the transportation sector.

The Government Relations function supports the company’s engagement with policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and external stakeholders on legislative and regulatory matters affecting manufacturing, transportation, emissions, infrastructure, energy, workforce, and commercial vehicle operations.

We have a great opportunity for a  Manager, State Government Relations at our  Washington D.C. location. The role will report directly into our Director of Government Relations.

The Manager, State Government Relations will support and advance the company’s public policy objectives primarily at the state level while also contributing to select federal and regulatory initiatives. This role will monitor legislation and regulatory developments, engage with policymakers and external stakeholders, and help coordinate advocacy strategies aligned with company business priorities.

The position requires strong policy analysis, management,  relationship building, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills. The successful candidate will work closely with internal business leaders, legal, compliance, communications, operations, engineering, and external affairs teams. This role may involve engagement with elected officials, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and external partners across multiple jurisdictions.

• Monitor, analyze, and report on state legislative, regulatory, and political developments impacting the commercial transportation and manufacturing sectors

• Support development and execution of state government affairs strategies in priority jurisdictions

• Assist in managing relationships with governors’ offices, state legislators, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and external consultants

• Track and assess policy developments related to:

• Commercial vehicle regulations

• Emissions and environmental policy

• Infrastructure and transportation funding

• Energy and electrification initiatives

• Workforce and manufacturing policy

• Taxation and economic development matters

• Coordinate internal policy briefings and prepare issue summaries, presentations, and advocacy materials for senior leadership

• Participate in industry associations and coalition activities representing company interests

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align public policy positions with operational and business objectives

• Support political engagement activities and compliance with applicable lobbying and ethics requirements

• Assist in preparation of testimony, comment letters, briefing documents, and regulatory submissions

• Maintain awareness of emerging political, legislative, and regulatory trends affecting the commercial vehicle industry

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of government relations experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 3 years of government relations experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

• At least 8 years of government relations experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Law, Communications, Business, or related field is preferred

• Experience in government relations, public policy, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, or related field

• Experience working with state legislative or regulatory processes

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to synthesize complex policy issues into concise business-oriented recommendations

• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

• Experience working in a state legislature, executive branch agency, trade association, consulting firm, or corporate government affairs function

• Familiarity with state and federal legislative and regulatory processes

• Knowledge of environmental, transportation, or commercial vehicle policy issues

• Experience engaging with multi-state advocacy efforts and industry coalitions

• Professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion
• Ability to represent company interests effectively in both public and private settings.

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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