Regulatory Affairs Manager

Position Responsibilities

• Lead state legislative monitoring, analysis, and advocacy efforts, with an emphasis on California and other West Coast states.
• Draft and deliver concise legislative analyses, impact assessments, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Cook up and execute legislative lobbying activities, including management of contract lobbyists, meetings with policymakers and follow up advocacy actions.
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations, and internal communications on priority legislative and policy initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Communications, Manufacturing, and Legal teams to ensure aligned advocacy positions.
• Provide regulatory insight and support related to rulemaking, energy efficiency programs, incentive initiatives, and state-level standards.
• Represent the company in trade associations, coalitions, stakeholder meetings, and public policy forums.
• Cook up with trade organization and trade organization legislative lobbyists.
• Cook up with internal tracking systems for legislation, regulatory activity, and advocacy priorities.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives aligned with North American government affairs strategy.
• Prepare and submit reports to senior management, as required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of state and federal legislative processes, particularly California and West Coast.
• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) industry knowledge.
• Capable of comprehending written code requirements and governmental regulations.
• Ability to use good judgment in investigating problems.
• Skill in maintaining cooperative working relations with other personnel.
• Aptitude for recognizing and dealing with priorities.
• Effective communication with employees at all levels using strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years with Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years with Master’s degree
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering or other technical science.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Will include travel of approximately 25%, varying from time to time.
• Reports To General Manager of the Daikin US CA Office.

Pay Range

$116,000.00 to $145,000.00