Director, Government Relations

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Job Summary

Job Description

The Director of Government Relations will interact with local, state, and federal legislative bodies and government agencies to represent and protect the organization’s business plans and interests.  May oversee and manage a liaison program between the organization and legislative entities.Responsibilities & Duties

• Researches and monitors government activities that could affect the organization’s business and clients.
• Maintains a close relationship with multiple Nidec business unit goals and issues
• Assists senior management and leadership with strategic planning for known and potential regulatory activities related to the business and industry.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with members of federal, state, and local government entities and agencies.
• Joins trade associations and industry committees and seeks leadership roles.
• Collaborates with industry advocates to build areas of common interest.
• Testifies before government committees in support of the organization and/or industry.
• Introduces legislative and public policy changes that will support company operations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Public Relations, or related field required; MBA or law degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in advocacy or public policy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong government contacts at local, state, and federal levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.