Director, Federal Affairs – Auto Tech Policy

General Motors

Director of Federal Affairs at GM advocating for automotive technology policies. Shaping U.S.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $178,800 - $273,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage in advocacy with U.S. federal stakeholders to drive policy outcomes enabling GM’s business strategy
Serve as an advisor to the GPP Vice President and Federal Affairs leadership team
Represent GPP’s perspective on urgent and emerging issues in internal and external forums
Advise on automotive technology related policy issues and opportunities for optimization
Contribute to cross-functional policy coordination processes
Help shape strategic policy priorities, support advocacy and narratives
Monitor and analyze federal legislation, regulations, and trends impacting GM
Communicate and socialize legislation with internal stakeholders
Develop understanding of GM business goals and priorities in relation to policy trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years’ experience in U.S. federal public policy and/or advocacy
Policy-making experience before the Energy and Commerce and Senate Commerce Committees
Networks and relationships with relevant U.S. policy stakeholders and organizations
Understanding of nuances of technology policy issues, trends, risks, and opportunities for major companies like GM
Experience in advocacy shaping U.S. automotive technology policy (AI, data, privacy, safety technology, robotics)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plan
sickness and accident benefits
life insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs
employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

public policyadvocacypolicy analysislegislation monitoringstrategic policy developmentcross-functional coordinationautomotive technology policytechnology policyrisk assessmentstakeholder engagement

Soft Skills

communicationadvisoryrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingcollaborationnegotiationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsinfluencingnarrative development