Why GM Financial?
GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.
At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.
This position will be posted until filled.
ResponsibilitiesAbout the role:
The Government & Public Affairs Specialist II at GM Financial supports and contributes to execution of the company's public policy and legislative strategies, helping provide accurate and timely information on current events, legislative cycles, and promoting GM Financial’s public policy goals. An ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can brainstorm ideas, collaborate with others, develop strategic concepts and craft meaningful, compelling messages that promote GM Financial’s priorities with lawmakers and governmental entities.
In this role you will:
- Monitor and track legislation as it impacts GM Financial at a federal, state, and local level.
- Conduct background research into public policy topics and how they could have an impact on the company’s operations.
- Monitor media coverage and proactively identify issues that impact the organization.
- Support company’s public affairs program through background research and development of briefing materials for select industry groups and key policy stakeholders to help drive thoughtful, enterprise-aligned strategies and initiatives that advance company interests and our brand.
Promote engagement and education with relevant federal, state and local lawmakers, their staffs, civic organizations and other key stakeholder groups as assigned.
Support creation of public affairs engagement opportunities in Texas and other regions with a significant company employment footprint and/or nuanced compliance/regulatory environment
Create educational, advocacy-based and/or promotional strategies and related content to support our financial educational program and community engagement initiatives.
- Manage deadlines and priorities for multiple projects simultaneously
- Provide communication, grammar and editing expertise to support other departments as needed
What makes You an ideal candidate?
Advanced understanding of federal, state and local legislative processes, landscape, and issues.
Experience with developing media relations and corporate communications materials
Experience with legislative tracking tools and software
Experience with federal, state and local elected officials is a plus
Crisis communication, media training and executive communications experience is a plus
Knowledge of general marketing concepts, principles and integrated marketing communication theory and practice
Knowledge of AP style
Strong, proven written and oral communication skill
Highly honed editing ability (both content and copy editing)
Excellent and efficient working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel (any experience with Adobe suite is a plus)
Ability to display initiative, work autonomously and offer solutions to problems
Attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines while working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Ability to make independent decisions, demonstrate leadership ability and build relationships
Must be comfortable working both independently and as a team
Education & Work Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in political science, public policy, public administration, communications, public relations, business administration, economics, law or related discipline required
2-4 years of experience in government relations, legislative or executive branch agency, corporate communications or nonprofit advocacy experience preferred
What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility.
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office.
NOTE: We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position
This position is not open to agency submissions
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in political science, public policy, public administration, communications, public relations, business administration, economics or law
- 2-4 years of experience in government relations, corporate communications or nonprofit advocacy
- Advanced understanding of federal, state and local legislative processes
- Experience with developing media relations materials
- Strong written and oral communication skills
GM Financial Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GM Financial and has not been reviewed or approved by GM Financial.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual and performance bonuses are described as meaningful additions to total compensation. In several functions, incentives reliably boost take-home pay when available.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous paid time off, corporate and floating holidays, and paid volunteer time are emphasized. Time-away programs contribute significantly to perceived total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family-friendly policies are highlighted, with recent expansions mentioned in some areas. Support for bonding time is seen as a notable strength of the package.
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What We Do
GM Financial is the captive finance company and the wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The company is a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, Latin America and China. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail loan and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses. GM Financial employs more than 9,000 hard-working team members, and we're always looking for new people with diverse talents. GM Financial is a workplace where dedicated people have the opportunity to work together and celebrate our successes. Our culture is based on respect, integrity, innovation and personal development. GM Financial is committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work. Each year, we select several philanthropic organizations to support through our Signature Events program. The company and its team members actively support these organizations through many company-wide initiatives; in addition we support numerous other nonprofit organizations through sponsorships and monetary donations.
