What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government Relations Director position at Lensa?
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JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS
Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.
Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!
Benefits
The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Primary Purpose
The Director, Government Relations Operations drives the execution of Allison Transmission’s global government relations strategy by providing operational leadership, advanced analytics, and program management across international, federal, and state advocacy efforts. This role partners closely with the Managing Director, Government Relations to advance legislative, regulatory, and political objectives through robust policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, process implementation, financial oversight, and internal alignment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at ati ask4max@service-now.com .
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at 317-242-5000.
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS
Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.
Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!
Benefits
The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.
- Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
- Employer HSA contribution
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
- 401K with generous Company match & contribution
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday
- Robust employee wellness program
- Tuition assistance program
Primary Purpose
The Director, Government Relations Operations drives the execution of Allison Transmission’s global government relations strategy by providing operational leadership, advanced analytics, and program management across international, federal, and state advocacy efforts. This role partners closely with the Managing Director, Government Relations to advance legislative, regulatory, and political objectives through robust policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, process implementation, financial oversight, and internal alignment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Support and execute the enterprise-wide government relations strategy under the direction of the Managing Director.
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of GR processes, workflows, and performance metrics.
- Provide program and project management leadership across key GR initiatives, cross-functional efforts, and leadership engagements.
- Monitor international, federal, and state legislative and regulatory developments impacting transportation, industrial, defense, energy, and manufacturing sectors.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative policy analysis, including scenario modeling and impact assessments.
- Prepare executive-level briefings, dashboards, and analytical reports to inform business decisions.
- Coordinate outreach and engagement with policymakers, legislative staff, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.
- Support strategic engagement with trade associations, coalitions, and global industry forums.
- Strengthen internal stakeholder alignment across business units, legal, finance, and strategy teams.
- Manage government relations operations, including issue tracking, stakeholder mapping, meeting preparation, and documentation.
- Oversee the GR budget, financial modeling for advocacy initiatives, forecasting, and variance reporting.
- Administer Political Action Committee (PAC) compliance, reporting, and governance requirements.
- Support internationally focused policy monitoring and advocacy, coordinating with global partners and overseas stakeholders.
- Ensure consistency and alignment across global advocacy activities, messaging, and strategic priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree required ; JD preferred.
- Experience working on congressional staff, in a lobbying environment, or in a public policy role preferred.
- 7 years of industry experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local lobbying regulations preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear executive summaries.
- Financial acumen, including modeling, forecasting, and budget oversight.
- Experience or interest developing, supporting, or executing a legislative or public policy agenda.
- Exposure to transportation, manufacturing, defense, energy, industrial, or trade policy issues.
- Ability to synthesize complex policy information into actionable insights and executive-ready materials.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, coalition management, and advocacy coordination.
- Proven track record of building or improving processes, project management, and operational execution.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and compliance skills.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft office applications – including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
- Travel required to Washington, DC, and additional domestic and international jurisdictions where Allison Transmission engages in lobbying, coalition activity, or stakeholder outreach.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at ati ask4max@service-now.com .
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at 317-242-5000.
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com