Senior Principal, Energy Regulatory Strategy & Advocacy position plays a crucial role in guiding our energy regulation compliance strategy and advocacy efforts. As a member of the New Business Sensing and Support team, this individual will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to balance the needs of the company and society as we expand our portfolio of energy products and services. The Senior Principal will work closely with business teams to understand strategies and product and service plans, and to ensure a common understanding of relevant regulations. They also ensure that teams have a clear understanding of their compliance obligations while advocating for regulatory changes that enable the delivery of new products and services that are competitive and compliant. Additionally, this role is responsible for establishing a consistent company policy to guide advocacy efforts.

Responsibilities include:
Sensing & Advocacy - maintain a thorough understanding of our energy business direction and strategy both at the regional and global level.

Compliance Strategy - partner with business to develop compliance strategies that are optimized to maximize Honda’s competitiveness while meeting our obligations to society

Strengthen and Expand our Reputation – build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

Business Unit Sustainability – collaborate with and support business unit to achieve objectives

Required Education:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in energy policy, environmental law, or a related field.

Required Experience:
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the energy industry with a strong focus on regulatory affairs and advocacy is required.
• A proven track record of successfully navigating complex energy regulations and advocating for regulatory changes is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to influence policy decisions and interact with public utility commissions is crucial.

Other job-specific skills:
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and regulatory research databases.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.