Head of Government Affairs

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and highly experienced professional to lead and execute the company's government affairs strategy across North America. You will advance business priorities and ensure alignment with environmental, regulatory, and legislative requirements.

Align internal stakeholders and external partners to shape policy outcomes, manage risk, and support broader business objectives. You will serve as a liaison between the company and government entities (State & Federal), industry associations, and key stakeholders.

This position is eligible to be remote-based, with a preference for the candidate to be located in South Carolina.

What You'll Do

• Drive development and implementation of corporate public policy through strategic partnerships with U.S. federal, state, provincial, and local governments, as well as relevant industry and trade groups.
• Serve as the primary contact for legislative and public policy matters in North America. Build and maintain relationships with key government officials, regulators, and industry leaders.
• Prepare policy briefings and executive updates, and coordinate or draft testimony and supporting materials for pending legislative and regulatory actions.
• Provide thought leadership and recommendations that connect strategic and operational priorities with policy positions and advocacy plans.
• Ensure appropriate company participation in government forums and industry meetings.
• Manage external regulatory and legislative consultants to support monitoring, rulemaking engagement, comments/submissions, and lobbying activities.
• Maintain required local, state, and federal reporting and compliance obligations related to government relations activities.

What You Bring to the Role

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in public policy, political science, law, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, or related roles.
• Experience engaging with U.S. federal and state governments, including advocacy within the private or public sector.
• Experience in the transportation, automotive, manufacturing, or industrial technology sectors.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation, networking, and influencing abilities.
• Executive-level planning, structure, and organization.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Relationship-building and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required.

Additional Ways to Stand Out

• Law Degree.

The Perks

• Immediate Benefits
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off & Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• Hybrid Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities

EEO-Statement

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.