Director Government Affairs Solar
Corning
- Washington DC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
- Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
- Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
- Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
- Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
- Advocacy Strategy Formulation and Execution
- Develop, communicate, and implement strategy for advancement of Corning's legislative and regulatory initiatives
- Manage government affairs consultants and contractors
- Policy Analysis and Development
- Develop and maintain an understanding of the policy, legislative and regulatory landscape
- Track and analyze legislative and regulatory policy developments, providing intelligence and insights
- Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with federal elected officials and their staffs and government officials and staffs in regulatory and other agencies
- Represent Corning in trade associations and with other key stakeholders
- Develop coalitions to support Corning's policy agenda as appropriate
- Additional responsibilities:
- Assist Corning leadership team in preparing communications and briefing materials regarding government affairs developments, including regulatory and legislative matters of interest
- Represent Corning at external events, meetings, and conferences
- Ensure strict compliance with applicable lobbying and political activity laws and regulations, as well as internal compliance policies
- Washington, DC office (this is not a remote position)
- Less than ≤15% out of town travel
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 10+ years progressive experience working in federal government affairs
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Solid policy and advocacy experience with solar, international trade, and related issues
- Experience working with the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, Energy, and/or key congressional committees
- Masters or JD preferred
- Policy and advocacy experience in solar, manufacturing, and international trade issues; experience working on federal or state solar energy programs and policies a plus
- Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our
- Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
- Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
- Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.