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We are seeking a highly skilled Policy Analyst - Strategic Advisor to join our growing corporate affairs team at Proterra Inc. This role will play a vital part in shaping the company's strategic direction by tracking, analyzing, and reporting on legislative, regulatory, and policy activities that could impact our business.

• Legislative and Regulatory Tracking: Monitor and analyze legislation, regulations, and policy activity related to issues that may impact Proterra.
• Strategic Recommendations: Assess the potential impact of proposed legislation and regulations on the company and provide strategic recommendations to product, supply chain, operations, and commercial strategies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Provide expert advice on regulatory compliance and policy implications for new product launches and existing operations.
• Government and Industry Relations: As needed, lead Proterra's government and industry relations efforts to advocate for policies and standards changes that support the company's objectives, product roadmap strategy, and address regulatory challenges.
• Research and Recommendations: Conduct research and provide recommendations on topics related to the commercialization of heavy-duty zero-emission technologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, engineering, and public relations, to develop company positions on policy issues.
• Grant Funding: 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.
• Commercialization Support: 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.
• Trade Association and Coalition Efforts: As needed, represent Proterra with member trade association and coalition efforts related to legislative, regulatory, and commercial policy issues.

We are looking for a self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization. You should have a customer-focused attitude, with a high level of professionalism and discretion. You should be able to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.

• Self-Starter: Ability to work independently and take initiative to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Customer-Focused: Strong customer service skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and strategically.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience: At least five years of Government Relations/Public Policy experience within a state, trade/membership association, clean energy company, Legislative Office, or relevant regulatory agency (or combined experience).
• Industry Knowledge: Previous or current experience with electric vehicles or clean energy is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively across multiple business units to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Industry Relationships: Experience working collaboratively as a member of Industry and/or Regional, State, National associations.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to work and think strategically to further company business goals.
• Communication: Strong written and oral communication and negotiating skills.