Director, Government Relations
⚡ The Opportunity
Are you ready to help shape the future of energy? At Hitachi Energy, we're not just powering homes and industries-we're powering progress. As a global leader in grid technologies, we're tackling one of the most urgent challenges of our time: balancing soaring electricity demand with the need to decarbonize the power system.
We're seeking a passionate and strategic government relations professional to join our team and lead trade and policy engagement across North America. This is your chance to work at the intersection of energy, manufacturing, and policy-where your expertise will directly influence the future of sustainable power infrastructure.
You'll be part of a mission-driven organization with the largest installed base of transformers in North America and a century-long legacy of innovation. From high-voltage products to automation and power electronics, our technologies touch the lives of over three billion people every day.
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This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with federal agencies, trade associations, and internal business leaders to drive meaningful change. If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-evolving industry, we invite you to bring your voice, your vision, and your values to Hitachi Energy.
🌍 How You'll Make an Impact
Represent Hitachi Energy with federal governments and trade organizations across North America
Lead trade policy engagement and develop executive briefings in collaboration with internal teams
Build strategic relationships with officials in trade, grid, energy generation, and manufacturing
Create compelling messaging materials and secure thought leadership opportunities
Support embassy relations and regional policy initiatives
Collaborate with supply chain and compliance teams to align policy with business goals
Monitor and influence regulatory developments impacting the power industry
Drive brand elevation through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement
Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines
🎓 Your Background
Bachelor's degree in engineering
9-12 years of experience in trade policy, federal government, or association leadership
Fluent in Spanish and French for effective communication and policy analysis
Proven success in advancing trade and energy policies across North America
Experience in energy and manufacturing sectors preferred
Skilled in policy research, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory strategy
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
🌟 More About Us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.
For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):
Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)
Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms
Salary Range for Washington DC - $170-225k & Annual Incentive/Bonus Program
Candidate needs to reside in the metro DC area and be willing to work onsite.
*Travel 25%
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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