Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Hanwha Qcells is seeking a Senior Director of Government Relations for Defense policy and Energy business. This position develops and implements federal defense funding and policymaking strategies to advance the company’s goals while leading engagement and advocacy with Members of Congress and their staff. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with defense legislation including the annual appropriations process and the National Defense Authorization Act. The focus of this position is on policy and funding opportunities for AirForce, Navy and Army programs and Ship Building and Energy.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Design, develop and execute defense government relations strategies in support of AirForce, Navy and Army weapons programs through lobby and advocacy of Congress and the Administration.
2. Identify, analyze, and promote policymaking and funding opportunities in the armed services and appropriations committees of both the House and the Senate.
3. Build a network of relationships with Members of Congress, staff, senior administration officials and thought leaders in promoting the company’s priorities while raising brand awareness.
4. Develop collaborative relationships with internal business counterparts in a highly matrixed environment through the alignment of policy and funding priorities with commercial goals.
5. Provide sound policy and political analysis in guiding and educating senior business leaders on viable legislative strategies. Lead the company’s defense government relations function with a strong presence among government decision makers, think tanks and industry organizations at the federal, state, and local level. Also handle government relations for our Energy business.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Bachelor’s Degree required.
2. Proven success and deep knowledge of congressional procedures and the defense legislative and appropriations processes.
3. Understanding of military weapons programs and experience working with relevant congressional committees.
4. Eight or more years working successfully on defense policy with Members of Congress, their personal offices and committee staff, and senior administration officials including the Department of the AirForce, Navy and the Department of the Army. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and as part of a broader government relations team.
5. This position is based in Washington, DC, and requires week-day physical presence.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and handles sales for the North American region. It is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd., one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm, and a Top 8 business enterprise in South Korea. HQCA recently acquired Geli, a leading developer of Energy Management System software for energy storage, solar, and other renewable resources.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.