Manager, Federal Government Affairs

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

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Job Description

As the Manager of Federal Government Affairs, you will support Bosch’s public policy and government affairs efforts in the United States and help advance the company’s business priorities through strategic engagement with policymakers, regulators, industry stakeholders, and internal business leaders.   

This role is ideal for a motivated and intellectually curious professional who is eager to learn, build relationships, and help advance policy initiatives that support innovation, manufacturing, mobility, technology and economic growth. Working as part of a highly collaborative, and high-performing team, you will shape and execute advocacy strategies that enable Bosch’s business to succeed in an evolving policy environment.   

You will join a fast-paced, highly-visible team that operates at the intersection of public policy, business strategy, and innovation. In this role, you will engage with policymakers, federal agencies, trade associations, coalition partners, and other key stakeholders to advance Bosch’s policy priorities and strengthen the company’s reputation as a trusted partner and thought leader.   

This position offers the opportunity to work across a broad portfolio of issues impacting Bosch’s businesses. You will monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments, assess potential business impacts, and help shape advocacy strategies that support the company’s objectives. Success in this role requires strong judgement, effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to quickly learn and navigate complex policy issues.  

You will work closely with business leaders and subject matter experts to translate complex policy developments into actionable business insights and ensure alignment between policy priorities and business goals. The U.S. Government Affairs team is part of the company’s communications and government affairs organization and serves as a trusted advisor to company leadership on public policy matters. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support and implement comprehensive government affairs priorities to advance the company's interests.  
• Support advocacy efforts with Congress, federal agencies and industry stakeholders on issues impacting Bosch’s business interests.  
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with policymakers, government agencies, and industry associations to advance and protect the company’s business objectives and reputation. 
• Monitor and analyze legislative trends and developments, providing timely insights and potential business impacts to internal audiences. 
• Counsel, prepare and support internal stakeholders to plan for and engage in government affairs work to support business and industry topics. 
• Represent Bosch in industry associations, coalition meetings, and policy forums to help advance company priorities and build industry relationships.  
• Develop expertise across a broad range of policy issues affecting Bosch, including mobility, technology, manufacturing, trade, energy, workforce and innovation policy.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align government affairs priorities with business objectives. 
• Represent the company as an effective, authoritative spokesperson at meetings, hearings and industry events to effectively establish the company’s position on key matters. 
• Strong knowledge of compliance laws related to advocacy and commitment to abiding by all requirements. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree  
• 5+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, congressional offices, federal agencies, trade associations, campaigns or related roles. 
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new policy issues and translate complex information into actionable business insights. 
• Experience in working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with a strong commitment to professionalism, integrity and execution.  
• Experience on Capitol Hill, within the Executive Branch, trade associations, or government affairs organization is highly valued.  
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute with speed, accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail.   
• Thorough understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes and demonstrated ability to influence legislation and policy. 
• Strong interest in the mobility and technology sectors, including emerging fields, sustainability, compliance and safety. 
• Success in building and maintaining effective relationships with government officials and industry stakeholders. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify and articulate complex issues verbally and through persuasive writing. 
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to navigate and influence policy environments. 
• Effective time and project management abilities, including prioritization skills. 
• Exhibit high personal integrity and ethics, aligned with the Bosch values and ethos. 

Who You Are  

• Curious and eager to learn complex policy and business issues.  
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.  
• A collaborative team player who values trust, integrity and accountability.  
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.  
• Effective at building relationships and working with diverse stakeholders.  
• Interested in understanding how public policy impacts business, innovation, manufacturing and technology.  

Additional Information

We offer a competitive base salary for this position with a range in US-Washington D.C of --$150,000 - $160,000 along with an annual corporate bonus and a generous benefit package designed to reward sustained impact and contribution over time. Within the salary range, the individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection.  Your Recruiter can share more details for this position during the interview process.

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