Position Overview

In this role, you will provide comprehensive policy support to Proterra’s Commercial organization and will work closely with multiple constituents across Proterra, including product management, partner development, communications, marketing, and business development.

You will play a vital role in shaping the company's strategic direction by tracking, analyzing, and reporting on legislative, regulatory, and policy activities that could impact the business. You will assess legislation and regulations, providing strategic recommendations to enhance product, supply chain, operations, and commercial strategies. Your expert advice on regulatory compliance and policy implications will be crucial for product development and ongoing operations.

Additionally, you will write and review grant funding proposals to secure state and federal funding, managing all related activities to ensure successful grant acquisition and compliance. By analyzing and monitoring grants and incentives programs, you will support the commercialization of Proterra products in collaboration with OEM partners and end-users.

This role reports into the product leader and resides in the commercial organization. To be successful in this role, you are a self-starter and creative thinker with proven policy expertise, communications skills, a well-organized mind to fill a variety of roles. You enjoy collaborating with all different kinds of people – from end-use customers to battery engineers – and are passionate about clean transportation.

About the Role – You will:

• Track, analyze, and report on legislation, regulations, and policy activity related to issues that may impact Proterra.
• Assess the potential impact of proposed legislation and regulations on the company and provide strategic recommendations to product, supply chain, operations, and commercial strategies.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory compliance and policy implications for new product launches and existing operations.
• As needed, lead Proterra’s government and industry relations efforts to advocate for policies and standards changes (i.e. ISO, etc) that support the company’s objectives, product roadmap strategy, and address regulatory challenges.
• Conduct research and provide recommendations on a variety of topics related to the commercialization of heavy-duty zero-emission technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, engineering, and public relations, to develop company positions on policy issues.
• Write and review grant funding proposals to secure state and federal grant and incentive funding for Proterra. Handle reporting and all other grant related activities.
• In conjunction with partner development, analyze and monitor relevant grants and incentives programs for zero-emission vehicle deployment, and collaborate with OEM partners and end-users to support commercialization of Proterra powered products that can access these programs.
• As needed, represent Proterra with member trade association and coalition efforts related to legislative, regulatory and commercial policy related issues

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

Your Experience Includes:

• At least ten years of Government Relations/Public Policy within a state, trade/membership association, clean energy company, Legislative Office, or relevant regulatory agency (or combined experience).
• Previous or current experience with electric vehicles or clean energy is preferred.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple business units to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Experience working collaboratively as a member of Industry and or Regional, State, National associations.
• Experience leading and developing industry and third-party relationships in furtherance of transportation electrification.
• Ability to work and think strategically to further company business goals.
• Strong written and oral communication and negotiating skills.

Location: Preference for San Francisco Bay Area, Greenville/Greer, South Carolina or Washington D.C.

Travel: 0 – 10%

Compensation: CA range - $162,711-$180,790