Director, Government Affairs (Project Management)
What you will do
The Director, Government Affairs is a strategic leader driving Clarios' advocacy, policy, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement efforts. This role is U.S. focused, but partners closely with global and regional teams—including Legal and other functions—to advance business priorities and ensure regulatory compliance. The Director will leverage expertise in energy, critical minerals, FEOC (Foreign Entity of Concern) rules, supply chain resilience, trade, and environmental policy to position Clarios for long-term competitiveness.
How you will do it
- Lead Clarios' advocacy on critical minerals, battery technology, advanced energy storage, and related supply chain policies, including Treasury FEOC rules, DOD and DOE regulatory actions.
- Monitor, analyze, and influence legislative and regulatory developments.
- Represent Clarios in policy dialogues to shape frameworks governing access to critical resources and technologies.
- Develop and execute strategies to engage with key federal agencies.
- Cultivate and sustain trusted, bipartisan relationships with policymakers, Congressional offices, federal regulators, and key external stakeholders.
- Position Clarios as a thought leader in critical minerals, battery production, energy storage, supply chain resilience, and circular economy solutions by engaging in high-level dialogues and partnerships.
- Guide Clarios participation in coalitions, trade associations, and multilateral policy forums to strengthen the company's influence on critical minerals and energy policy debates.
- Provide strategic counsel to internal stakeholders, ensuring internal awareness of government actions and understanding of potential impact on the business.
What we look for
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Communications, Engineering, Chemistry or related field) required (Master's or JD preferred).
- Minimum of [10] years of experience in relevant government affairs, community and stakeholder engagement, or public policy roles. Minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant federal government, energy/critical minerals policy, stakeholder engagement, or government affairs roles.
- Strong knowledge of governmental and regulatory processes at federal level.
- Proven track record building bipartisan coalitions, securing federal program support, and managing advocacy campaigns.
- Strong understanding of energy policy, critical minerals, FEOC rules, supply chain dynamics, and trade issues.
- Experience building managing complex policy portfolios and public-private partnerships in collaboration with U.S. government and external partners.
Preferred
- Experience working in, or with, manufacturing or industrial organizations is a plus.
- Experience in a Federal Agency or in a Capitol Hill office a plus.
- Washington D.C. located preferred.
What you get:
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
- Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
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