Job Abstract

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

At Alcoa, you’re an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the role:

This opportunity within our global External Affairs and Sustainability team supports strategic engagement on all operational matters and influences policy for present and future needs. Reporting to our Director, Strategy & Policy, you will partner with senior management to provide advanced intelligence, analysis and recommendations on emerging policy and developments of relevance across the globe, driving positive change and informing strategic decision-making.

Washington, D.C. is the preferred location for the position, but we are open to other locations in the Americas and Europe.

Working closely with the Director, Strategy & Policy, key responsibilities of the role include:

• Conduct research and support analysis for policy team projects, as well as contribute to issue briefs explaining the political and policy dynamics of a diverse range of public policy issues.
• Lead cross-functional policy analysis.
• Lead global stakeholder mapping and engagement planning.
• Provide input for internal and external reporting on external/government affairs.
• Synthesize complex information from various sources.
• Track and monitor legislation and regulations.
• Lead relevant projects.
• Create effective briefing materials, including memos/PowerPoint decks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across different regions in the delivery of the global government affairs strategy.
• Manage global governance for external engagement (voluntary organizations and industry associations).
• Lead development for policy positions and create advocacy strategies.

What you can bring to this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience
• Broad experience in government and stakeholder engagement with a focus on industrial and sustainability policies.
• Experience in climate, trade, or energy policy is preferred but not required.
• An excellent track record of operating at a senior level within a global or other relevant organization.
• A strategic and proactive mindset skilled in tailoring plans and goals to ensure business objectives are optimally achieved.
• Ability to effectively lead internal and external audiences to desired outcomes through diplomacy, influence, communication skills and natural leadership.
• The position will require <25% travel.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs, and stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting schedule)
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan
• Holiday Pay: 11 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.
• 4 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours
• Alcoa has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek

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About the Location

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa’s U.S. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters, Alcoa's Technology Center,  two smelters, and a calcined coke plant. While some roles are based on-site, Alcoa also offers a flexible working model for certain positions. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.? Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.???

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.? 

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This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!? 

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.