Federal Affairs Lead: Automotive Policy & Advocacy (DC)

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. Brief Role Description This position is Career Level 20P+ located in Washington DC, with a Role Classification of Hybrid. Role Summary Reporting to the Head of Industry and Government Relations at VWGoA, manage a broad federal policy portfolio that may include issues such as safety, technology, and environment. Develop and manage relationships with the US Congress as well as the US executive branch. Advance policy initiatives at trade associations and directly with key policymakers. Support the VWGoA Public Affairs team on additional policy priorities & special projects as directed. Role Responsibilities Federal Affairs: 80% Serve as the lead federal representative on a broad automotive policy portfolio that may include such issues as: Safety & Surface Policy Technology Policy including AV & CV2X Data & Privacy as well as Intellectual Property Policy Environmental Policy Tax & Workforce Policy Serve as the lead representative for VWGoA at the Federal Affairs Committee & Policy Committees of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation; Serve on select other trade association committees. Track and report on legislative and political activity. Socialize and align policy positions with key subject matter experts across VWGoA. Present during key VWGoA meetings and translate policy developments into decision factors for the business. Engage with government officials from both the federal legislative and executive branches to advance aligned policy positions. Engage with non-governmental organizations to amplify the VWGoA policy agenda. Establish and maintain high-level contacts with a wide variety of industry and non-industry stakeholders including key industry trade associations, who can compel or promote government actions favorable to the company. Support the management if internal and external resources, including external consultants, to ensure effective advocacy efforts. Develop collateral materials. Provide direct testimony and assist in testimony preparation as required. Special Projects: 20% Support the VWGoA government relations team on additional federal, state, or local policy priorities as directed. Support on special projects such as executive presentations, event planning and legislative fly-ins. Attend events as a representative of VWGoA. Qualifications Years of Experience: 7-10 years of relevant professional experience. Required Education: Bachelor of Arts or Science Desired Education: Master’s Degree or Experience Equivalent Skills: Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, be creative and strategic Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software Integration – joining people, processes or systems Influencing and negotiation skills Problem solving Resource management Required Skills: Must be a 1) a US Citizen, 2) eligible to register as a lobbyist in the United States, and 3) face no restrictions on US political participation. High level contacts in the legislative and executive branches of the US federal government Proven ability to foster productive dialogue with governments, non-governmental organizations, and other advocacy groups. Demonstrated ability to navigate the legislative and regulatory environments of federal government. High degree of political expertise & deep knowledge with corresponding aptitude for proactive analysis. Diplomatic and communication skills for both internal and external articulation of business interests. Self-starter with strong initiative and high sense of personal responsibility. Utmost personal integrity and professionalism paired with an excellent reputation among peers. Desired Skills: High level of experience handling political and regulatory considerations around automotive policy issues. Work Flexibility: The position is located in Washington DC, but requires occasional travel across the United States. Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security. This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Job ID: 26045 Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Location: Washington, DC, US, 20004 Department: Other Working Model: Full-time Contract Type: Unlimited Remote Working: According to company policy Posting Date: May 14, 2026 Join the New Volkswagen team. If you aspire to be part of the mobility of the future, Volkswagen is for you. We are the ideal match for people with a passion for innovation, oriented to achieve sustainable results, and who can work in a team generating positive and collaborative work environments. Here is your next challenge. Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its stateof-theart manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Notice | This job portal is provided and operated centrally by Volkswagen AG. The job vacancies shown in the job portal, as well as further information, are defined and managed by the respective Group companies and only provided centrally on a systemic basis by Volkswagen AG in its role as provider of the job portal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Volkswagen Group Services GmbH