Manager, Battery Public Policy

Job Description

Overview

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive, and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving people’s lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey.

Responsibilities

Panasonic Manager, Battery Public Policy
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What You’ll Get To Do:
The Manager, Battery Public Policy will be a key member of the Government and Public Affairs (GPA) team, monitoring, developing strategy, and lobbying on battery policy at the federal and state levels. This includes focusing on electric vehicles (EVs), EV battery manufacturing, and transportation electrification while coordinating with other GPA team members.

• Support Government and Public Affairs on all lobbying, advocacy, regulatory, and public policy strategies related to the EV battery business in North America.
• Work closely with other GPA team members to ensure coordination across various portfolios, including counterparts in Japan.
• Coordinate, get strategic direction, and provide regular updates to PNA and the Battery Business.
• Ensure alignment with other battery and automotive-related businesses in Panasonic (PIDSA, PASA, SMO) to leverage scale and avoid conflicts.
• Manage regulatory strategy for battery policy in close coordination with PEXNA environment and quality teams. Draft Panasonic feedback on relevant regulations, including technical language.
• Represent Panasonic’s EV battery interests in trade associations at the managerial level. Relevant associations include ZETA, Auto Innovators, Autos Drive America, MEMA, PRBA, and others.
• Engage with political consultants to advance Panasonic battery policy priorities.

Scope

• Hybrid work environment: 3 days/week in office.
• No direct reports, but close collaboration with GPA staff and business unit representatives.
• Travel: 1 international trip and up to 4 domestic trips per month.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Washington, DC (Congress, Executive Branch, or related corporate/trade association federal affairs) with a focus on energy, EV battery policy, and critical minerals.
• Familiarity with House and Senate legislative processes, federal rulemaking, and political context.

Competencies:

• Nimble: Ability to work within a complex, global company (Government Affairs team, U.S. battery business, Panasonic Energy counterparts, and other functions such as legal, operations, and tax).
• Collaborative: Team player with shared issue management.
• Flexible: Capable of taking on assignments outside the immediate portfolio.

Communications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in writing and public speaking.
• Persuasive: Ability to build strong relationships, analyze complex issues, and be persuasive.

Other Requirements:

• Based in Washington, DC.
• Ability to travel and represent the company in public forums.
• Manage other duties as assigned.

Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You

Panasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Pet Insurance.
• Paid Parental Care Leave.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Educational Assistance.
• Flexible Work Program.
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Total Wellbeing Program.

We Take Opportunity Seriously

At Panasonic, we are committed to fostering inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been core values for over 100 years. We take pride in our diverse culture and are an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation

The wage range of $148,000 – $160,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. *The minimum hourly wage will be the greater of the posted range or the local minimum wage where the employee will work, subject to local wage requirements.

We recognize that career paths can vary, and we value all types of experiences—professional, personal, educational, and volunteer. If you are actively seeking or just starting to explore new opportunities, we welcome your application.

Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.

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