Analyst, Policy Research & Intelligence, Global Public Policy

Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Washington, D.C. office three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

At General Motors, Global Public Policy (GPP) is a world-class team that drives growth opportunities through public policy advocacy. Together, we:

• Advance GM’s leadership and relationships with policy stakeholders.
• Provide political and policy advice and counsel that supports GM’s operations and goals.
• Influence policy and engage with governments to drive growth opportunities.

The Analyst, Policy Research & Intelligence, is a key member of GPP’s Global Strategic Initiatives (GSI) team. GSI is responsible for:

1. Generating actionable insights into the global policy landscape, including risks and opportunities.
2. Integrating and aligning policy considerations within GM’s larger business initiatives.
3. Influencing key policy trends and outcomes to enable GM’s overall business strategy.

The Analyst will be primarily responsible for generating actionable policy insights for GM leaders. They will transform raw information through synthesis and analysis into insights that are unique, timely, relevant, accurate, and actionable. The Analyst will communicate these insights to GM decision-makers via high-quality written products, visuals, and briefings, adjusting based on feedback. They will establish, prioritize, and maintain key information requirements (KIRs) related to policy trends, risks, and opportunities that impact GM.

The role requires a proactive, strategic, and results-driven candidate who produces impactful insights, possesses strong analytical and communication skills, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

Quantitative and Qualitative Research:

• Complement and augment external informational sources by conducting bespoke quantitative and qualitative research on relevant policy and industry trends.

Stakeholder Mapping:

• Identify and evaluate external stakeholder resources that could inform, impact, or enable GM’s advocacy and strategy goals.
• Work closely with GSI/GPP colleagues to engage these resources in support of GM objectives.

Content Creation:

• Develop digestible narratives for research and intelligence findings.
• Prepare clear and concise intelligence products suitable for senior executive consumption.
• Use data visualization skills to convey complex concepts effectively to decision-makers.

Manage and Refine Cycle for Research and Intelligence Production and Analysis:

• Work with GPP and GM’s business to establish, prioritize, and maintain key information requirements (KIRs) related to policy trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Establish and leverage a portfolio of informational sources that address these requirements.
• Assess and synthesize raw information from these sources on an iterative, ongoing basis.
• Analyze raw information to produce deeper insights.
• Communicate insights to GM decision-makers and adjust based on their feedback.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of professional experience in public policy, political science, international relations, government, public affairs, intelligence analysis, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience across private, public, non-governmental, and think tank sectors, with demonstrated business acumen to inform strategy and generate meaningful business outcomes.
• Proven communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to write for all levels and functions using technical and non-technical language, and experience briefing executives with clear, concise presentations.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to translate qualitative and quantitative findings into actionable insights, supported by demonstrated experience in research and analysis.
• Excellent project management skills; demonstrated success in setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing projects in a high-performance environment.
• Proven history of successful cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced work environments.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Thinks strategically and deals well with ambiguity – able to adapt and quickly analyze situations.
• Comfortable with new tech tools and techniques, with a proven track record of using them to gather, analyze, and communicate insights.
• Experience working with policy issues relevant to manufacturing and/or the automotive sector (e.g., economic competitiveness, trade policies, environmental issues, digital and autonomy issues, manufacturing and supply chains, labor).
• Solutions-oriented approach that is proactive and innovative; demonstrates boldness, curiosity, and creativity while remaining laser-focused on relevance and results.
• High level of enthusiasm, persistence, initiative, and experienced judgment to identify priorities, initiate projects, and complete activities with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work successfully in a bipartisan/nonpartisan environment.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Clear reputation for ethical conduct, integrity, and confidentiality.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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