Government Affairs Manager

Job description : Regulatory and Government Affairs Manager at our client in Atlanta, GA, or Metro D.C.As a Regulatory and Government Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for tracking, managing, and coordinating the affairs of the government environments within the companys footprint.

This is a direct-hire opportunity.As the Regulatory and Government Affairs Manager, you will gather and prioritize regulatory and government issues, assist in defining the appropriate response and strategy, and work closely with innovation, legal, sales, marketing, and other company departments to meet revenue and customer satisfaction goals.

General RequirementsUnderstand the intent of regulations to wisely navigate the discrepancies that exist in the application of each set of rules to combination productsEnsure decisions work well throughout the lifecycle of the products and set appropriate precedents for future products and projectsOpen issues tracking to resolutionExcellent attention to detailWell-developed and thorough understanding of analytics, problem-solving tools, and quality improvement tools and techniquesStrong communication skills to educate personnel on compliance best practicesEffective organizational abilities to effectively manage time and work activitiesAbility to evaluate potential risks and ways to minimize themAbility to use Microsoft Office applications to communicate quality dataAbility to communicate efficiently through written and verbal skillsParticipate in AHRI committees and associational Capitol Hill DaysAbility to exercise appropriate discretion when working with confidential and sensitive matters and informationAbility to work professionally and positively with various levels of employees, customers, and business partnersStrong commitment to achieving business goalsHigh level of personal integrity, honesty, and commitmentAbility to respond to high sense of urgency situations and produce fast but accurate resultsEssential FunctionsMaintain a deep understanding of new and existing regulations that may impact the organizations products and processesUse that understanding to assist in standardizing all business operations and establish clear, documented protocolsExplain regulations, procedures, and policies to all employees and stakeholders as necessaryParticipate in associational memberships and governmental interactionsReview marketing, legal, and technical documentation, including case files and clinical research reports, to assess complianceRecommend courses of remediation to help their company achieve the necessary levels of complianceMonitor, aggregate, and maintain issue, regulatory, and legislative logs and charts for use by the Regulatory Government Affairs (RGA) Committee of the CompanyRegulatory reporting on compliance status and measures to both internal and external partiesCoordinate activities of company leadership and RGA CommitteeAct as a liaison between the company and state, local, federal, and international agencies, associations, and other organizations as necessaryEstablish and maintain strong relationships with relevant government agencies, industry associations, and policymakersMonitor legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the water heater industryRepresent the company in industry forums and participate in advocacy efforts to shape favorable policiesAnalyze proposed regulations and legislation to assess potential impacts on the companyDevelop and implement advocacy strategies to positively influence regulatory and legislative outcomesCollaborate with internal teams to communicate the companys position on key policy issuesCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, engineering, and innovation / product development, to ensure a unified approach to regulatory complianceGuide internal teams on regulatory requirements affecting production design and developmentPerform other tasks as requiredWork Environment or Working ConditionsFast-paced environmentTravelTravel up to 40% Qualifications : Required Education and ExperienceBachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field4+ years of experience in an engineering or regulatory compliance discipline and product development expertise related to the companys current and future product portfolioExperience with AHRI and similar industry associationsExperience with SolidWorks or similar 3D softwareExperience developing products via New Product Development Process (Stage Gate)Proven experience in regulatory and product performance mattersPreferred RequirementsExperience with mechanical systems or water heating product design and application Why is This a Great Opportunity : This role could grow quickly in the next few years as our client continues to diversify their products.