Government Affairs Manager

Government Affairs Manager

Garden Grove, CA

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's 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 Harbinger's 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 isn't just about monitoring legislation; it's about actively shaping the policies that will define the next generation of advanced American manufacturing, battery technology, and commercial electrification.

What You'll Do:

• Policy Advocacy: Develop and execute a comprehensive legislative and regulatory strategy to promote Harbinger's 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: 5–8 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.

Key Benefits & Perks: 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

$160,000 - $200,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io.