Director, US Government Relations & Public Affairs, ElectrificationAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to

Strategic Portfolio Director

Your role and responsibilities

As Director, US Government Relations & Public Affairs, Electrification, you will develop and implement Government Relations & Public Affairs (GRPA) strategies to promote the interests of ABB Electrification, working closely with business and Group GRPA colleagues. Communicate business views to federal and state policymakers, engage with the broader policymaking community, and communicate impacts of policy and government actions to internal stakeholders. This position requires a leader with superior communication skills, policy expertise, executive presence, business knowledge, and collaborative attitude. This is a hybrid position. This role is contributing to the Electrification business area in The United States. You will be mainly accountable for:•\tProviding advice and counsel to internal stakeholders about policy, regulatory, and political developments that may impact its businesses, markets, and/or customers•\tTogether with ABB Group GRPA, establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in U.S. Congress, Executive agencies, trade and industry associations, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, external consultants, Washington offices of peer companies, and more. •\tServe as representative, educator, and lobbyist on policies of importance to the Electrification business at federal, state, and local governments, as well as trade associations and NGOs, in collaboration with ABB Group GRPA. •\tDevelops and executes federal legislative, regulatory, and executive advocacy strategies to advance and defend ABB’s market position and priorities. •\tActively monitors, investigates, researches, and analyzes policy developments, regulatory actions, and political environment at the federal, state, and local government levels. •\tLeads position development and submission of official comments on regulatory matters and public comment opportunities related to the Electrification business.•\tCommunicates government activities through regular written, verbal, and virtual updates to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications for the role

Bachelors Degree required 12 years of government-related experience and business/advocacy experience with energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, international trade or technology sector.Advanced degree such as JD, MBA, or Masters in relevant field preferred.3-5+ years of experience on Capitol Hill and/or federal executive agency preferred.3-5+ years of experience lobbying with corporation, trade association or outside policy consulting organization preferred.Ability to work well with all levels of government, trade associations and public interest groups preferred.Extensive knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes preferred.Experience in government compliance preferred.Experience in coalition lobbying preferred.Ability to travel 10% as neededCandidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

Electrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers to improve power delivery and security, enhance energy management, efficiency and operational reliability, as we seek to achieve a low carbon society. go.abb/electrification We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-HybridWhile base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $138,800 and $231,200 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.myBenefitsABB.com