Government Relations Specialist III

About the role

The Government Relations Specialist III at Yamaha is responsible for leading the company's efforts to support the growth and responsible regulation of Yamaha's product line up, including golf cars, LSVs, and Motorsports. This role involves monitoring and influencing legislation, regulations, safety standards, infrastructure policies, and zoning and land-use requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and policy initiatives.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, government agencies, regulatory authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Serve as a key liaison between the company and government stakeholders, building and maintaining relationships with state and regulatory officials.
• Support advocacy strategies that promote the responsible growth of Yamaha products.
• Collaborate with internal business units to ensure awareness of and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate grassroots advocacy efforts in partnership with the Corporate Communications team.
• Prepare policy briefs, position statements, testimony, and other advocacy materials.
• Track, analyze, and influence public policy and regulatory developments.
• Assess potential business impacts of proposed legislation and regulations and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with industry associations, coalitions, or grassroots advocacy initiatives to establish appropriate standards and best practices for all product lines.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. Degree in Political Science, Economics or History.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with a state or federal agency, legislative committee, elected official, or government affairs organization.
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and advocacy processes.
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to monitor, interpret, and communicate the impact of legislative and regulatory activity.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. Degree in Political Science, Economics or History.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with a state or federal agency, legislative committee, elected official, or government affairs organization.
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and advocacy processes.
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to monitor, interpret, and communicate the impact of legislative and regulatory activity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, mobility, outdoor recreation, automotive, or related industries.
• Experience working with industry associations, coalitions, or grassroots advocacy initiatives.