Sr. Specialist, Government & External Affairs

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Government & External Affairs in Queen Creek, Arizona. This role leads state and local engagement, monitors policy developments, and coordinates risk management. The successful candidate will have over 7 years of experience in government affairs and strong knowledge of political institutions. The company emphasizes growth, challenge, action, and collaboration within a dynamic team environment. Join us to empower every possibility in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in government affairs or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. political institutions and local processes.
• Engagement experience with state and local officials, preferably in Pinal County.

Responsibilities

• Lead Arizona state and local engagement on policy developments.
• Maintain relationships with key Arizona stakeholders.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities in community and operations.

Skills

Government affairs

Public policy

Regulatory engagement

Strong writing skills

Job description

We awaken the world with energy.

LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium‑ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group’s first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Title: Sr. Specialist, Government & External Affairs

Position Summary

The Sr. Specialist, Government & External Affairs leads Arizona state and local engagement—especially in Pinal County and Queen Creek—by monitoring policy developments, managing key government relationships, supporting permitting and utility‑related projects, and coordinating risk and issue management across internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy & Legislative Intelligence
• Monitor federal and Arizona legislative/regulatory developments and analyze implications for business continuity and operations.
• Provide practical guidance for permitting and strategic decisions.
• Leverage hands‑on experience with the state political and legislative environment.
• Monitor and navigate state‑level policy and legislative activity, expand networks.
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement (Arizona)
• Maintain relationships with key Arizona state and local stakeholders.
• Focus on host jurisdictions: Pinal County & Town of Queen Creek.
• Support long‑term partnership building and alignment on key issues.
• Risk Anticipation & Issue Management
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities (policy, permitting, community, operations).
• Coordinate cross‑functionally to align messaging and mitigate risks.
• Support timely resolution of external‑facing issues.
• Project Management & Coordination
• Support government‑facing aspects of infrastructure, utility, and permitting projects.
• Track public‑sector dependencies with structured documentation.
• Provide escalation and coordination to protect cost, schedule, and compliance.
• Cross‑Cultural & Executive Support
• Serve as a bridge between U.S. stakeholders and global leadership in South Korea.
• Deliver concise updates and well‑framed options for decision‑makers.
• Represent the company professionally in high‑visibility settings.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in government affairs, external affairs, public policy, regulatory engagement, economic development, or related roles.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. political institutions, including state, county and municipal processes.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with state and/or local officials; Pinal County and/or Town of Queen Creek experience strongly preferred.
• Strong writing and briefing skills; ability to translate policy and stakeholder developments into operational and project implications.
• High integrity and strong compliance awareness.

Why should you work here?

• Growth — You are a self‑driven individual who seeks and captures growth opportunities we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.
• Challenge — You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.
• Action — You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility, and fulfill tasks to completion.
• Collaboration — You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.