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Enterprise Mobility is excited to announce the opening of a Government and Public Affairs Director on our Corporate Government and Public Affairs team! 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Government and Public Affairs Director develops and manages relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, regulatory agencies and other key government stakeholders. This role supports the development and execution of advocacy strategies that advance the company’s public policy objectives. The Director analyzes proposed legislative and regulatory actions, collaborates with internal stakeholders to assess business impacts, and develops strategic advocacy responses. Additionally, this position monitors legislative and regulatory developments, anticipating policies that impact the organization’s business goals.

This position is located in Washington D.C.

Enterprise offers an excellent package with market-competitive pay, comprehensive healthcare packages, 401k matching & profit sharing, schedule flexibility, paid time off, and organizational growth potential.

The anticipated pay for this position is $209,000 to $272,000. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions, owning and operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries. Enterprise Mobility and its affiliates offer extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, as well as travel management and other transportation services, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers.  

Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility together with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management manages a diverse fleet of 2.4 million vehicles and accounted for nearly $39 billion in revenue through a network of more than 9,500 fully-staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and summarize proposed federal legislation and regulatory issues for potential impact
• Communicate significant federal legislation and regulation to various levels of management for review and coordinating responses
• Assist in the development of strategies to address federal issues and implementing those strategies
• Establish and maintain effective networks and coalitions on both sides of the political aisle
• Serve as a liaison with industry trade associations, as well as trade groups of related industries
• Interact directly with governmental officials at all levels, including Members of Congress and the Executive Branch
• Assist with the management of contract lobbyists operating in Washington DC
• Analyze federal legislative trends to recommend company actions and next steps to address these issues effectively
• Analyze impacts of proposed government and legislative actions as to their actual or prospective impact on transportation and mobility industries and guiding company departments in developing company positions
• Assist in formulating and effectively communicating company positions on issues to appropriate stakeholders
• Cultivate relationships and maintains communications with key, diverse stakeholders throughout Washington DC that support the Enterprise Mobility agenda
• Develop and implement strategies to increase awareness and recognition of Enterprise Mobility as a responsible corporate leader
• Develop strategic giving from the company’s Political Action Committee (PAC), attending and periodically hosting political fundraisers on behalf of the PAC
• Assist with state government and public affairs activities and representing the company at national and regional events

In addition to these job functions, candidates will also need to display proficiency in the following Competencies:

• Building Relationships
• Decision Making
• Ethics and Values
• Forward-Thinking
• Leading and Inspiring People
• Managing and Developing People
• Persuading and Influencing
• Resilience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Required:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree
• Must have eight (8+) or more years of experience with government, political or public relations
• Must have direct experience working with the federal legislative process
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future  
• Must reside in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area

Preferred:

• Post-Graduate degree
• Direct or indirect experience dealing with car rental, automotive, trucking or property and casualty insurance industries
• Direct or indirect experience working with the following committees: House Energy & Commerce; House Transportation and Infrastructure; House Ways & Means, Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation; Senate Environment and Public Works, Senate Finance