Job Responsibility
Policy Strategy & Development
-Work with the Public Policy team to assess regulatory and policy trends and develop strategies and tactics to influence these trends
-Collaborate with the Director of Government Affairs, Public Policy team, and Magna subject matter experts to monitor internal and external business developments, as well as identify connections between government policy, business activities, and industry trends
-Assist in the development and drafting of testimony, comments, regulatory proposals, presentations, and other communications
-Prepare strategic analyses and policy position papers regarding issues that affect Magna, particularly with respect to current and emerging technologies
-Influence the policy positions and comments of trade associations affiliated with Magna

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
-Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Magna subject matter experts and consult with Magna subject matter experts in the development of policy positions in several areas, including but not limited to:
•ADAS, AV, and Connected Vehicle Policy
•Automotive Safety Issues
•Cybersecurity
•Electrification and ZEV Issues
•Emissions and Fuel Economy Standards
•Data Privacy
•Right to Repair and Data Access
•Safety Labeling (e.g., New Car Assessment Program)
-Establish and maintain relationships with key industry thought leaders, policymakers, regulatory agency staff, and other external stakeholders as necessary to promote the interests of Magna
-Represent Magna in technical trade associations and participate in relevant committees or working groups

Regulatory Monitoring & Documentation
-Maintain project files related to relevant regulations and policy trends
-Measure and report on the effectiveness of Magna regulatory and policy initiatives

Others
-Perform other duties as required.
-Reasonably judge, identify, and properly handle all the personal information involved in work, and to learn and master the relevant policies and procedures for Magna's data privacy and personal information

Qualification Details
Knowledge and Education
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field
Preferable for post-graduate degree (J.D., MBA, MPA, or related)

Work Experience
-8 years’ experience working in public policy, government, public affairs, and/or transportation
-Experience working with or within government and facilitating complex conversations about legislation and regulation
-Experience collaborating with organizations that deal with public policy issues
-History of managing successful regulatory efforts
-Experience working across multiple countries and states/provinces
Skills and Competencies Job Role Competence
-Advanced writing skills
-Working knowledge of transportation policy, especially new mobility policy
-A combination of policy, political, and private-sector experience
-Advanced proficiency in database queries and data analysis is required
-To be successful in this role, exceptional organizational and prioritization abilities are necessary
-Proactive individual interested in research and the automotive market

General Competence
-A highly motivated and “whatever it takes” mindset
-Strategic and creative team-player
-Passionate about advancing accessible, sustainable modes of mobility
-Good judgment and strong communication skills are critical
-Must have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and not be afraid to ask questions and seek answers when follow-up is required
-Be able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
-Attention to detail is a must
-Flexibility and adaptability are a requirement in this role

IT/Language
-Advanced computer knowledge and skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual communication platforms (Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Zoom), is required
-Multilingual