A Day in the Life:
The Director of Government Affairs will strategize, coordinate, and execute public policy objectives on behalf of the company. They will assist with the development and implementation of the government affairs strategies in relation to local, state, and federal legislative bodies and government agencies, to represent and protect the organization’s business plans and interests.
The starting salary for this role is $140,000 with bonus and equity eligibility; Base salary is commensurate with experience.
What You’ll Do:
- Research, track, and monitor public policy and government activities including bills, proposals, regulatory actions, government grants, rebates, and other incentives that could affect the organization’s business and clients
- Draft internal analysis and reports regarding policy development impacting the company
- Draft analyses, statements of corporate positions on incentive programs and policies
- Assist leadership with strategic planning for known and potential regulatory activities related to the business and industry
- Support the government, impact, and communications teams on public private partnership initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or legislative processes, preferably within mobility, autonomous vehicles, AI, car rental, hospitality, or tourism industries
- Passion for transportation and the future of mobility, with a strong understanding of mobility-related issues and trends
- Highly organized, results-driven professional with demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across cross-functional and multi-faceted teams
- Analytical, strategic, and resourceful thinker, capable of using logic, reasoning, data analysis, and report modeling to solve complex problems and drive decisions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong resource allocation, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage workload and deliver results efficiently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
What You’ll Get:
- Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
- Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
- Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
- Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
- Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
- Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or legislative processes
- Experience within mobility, autonomous vehicles, AI, car rental, hospitality, or tourism industries
- Strong leadership and people management skills with cross-functional collaboration experience
- Analytical and strategic thinking, including data analysis and report modeling
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized, results-driven, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
What We Do
Hertz. We're here to get you there. The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards®, Carfirmations, Mobile Wi-Fi and unique vehicles offered through the Adrenaline, Dream, Green and Prestige Collections set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales.
