Head of Government Affairs - Mobility

Location:

Reston VA (Effective Jan 2027) Mobility Global, our mission is to provide the trusted information that helps billions of people build, sell, and own vehicles with confidence. As we shape the next generation of automotive intelligence through innovation, AI, and industry-leading data, we're creating new opportunities for our customers, our business, and our people. S&P Global Mobility is Mobility Global — the company behind CARFAX, automotive

Mastermind, Market Scan, and Polk Automotive Solutions. Our strength comes from our people, and here, the progress you make helps the entire automotive ecosystem move faster and with greater confidence.

Join a best-in-class global Legal, Risk, Compliance & Government Affairs team committed to delivering timely, practical and actionable advice to advance our business and safeguard our reputation, people, and assets. We value professionalism, responsiveness, and a solution-oriented mindset in a fast-moving environment.

This position reports directly to the EVP, Chief Legal Officer, and will be a core member of the function’s leadership team. This leader will play a critical role in developing a global strategy and operating model for the company’s centralized and matrixed Government Affairs team, taking into consideration the present team footprint and business needs in an increasingly dynamic regulatory landscape.

The Head of Government Affairs will build, lead and execute Mobility’s government relations and public policy strategy, establishing an international practice (predominantly Europe and Canada, but potentially also APAC) and continuation and further development of federal engagement in the Americas. This leader will serve as a representative to policymakers, regulators, and influential stakeholders, driving advocacy initiatives and data enablement that advance our business objectives, ensure regulatory compliance, and shape the external environment in alignment with our mission and values.

Your work will be closely coordinated with your government relations and other colleagues across the business teams.

Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, client-facing environment Partner closely with colleagues across the business and Mobility senior leadership Advise on business transformation and growth initiatives, as well as near- and long-term growth opportunities Serve as a business-oriented, senior advisor and core member of the function’s leadership team, counseling on issues of significant importance to the Company Identify opportunities for leaders to provide thought leadership to, and build relationships with, key government officials, trade groups and other key industry stakeholders and influencers

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership Architect and execute a multi-year global government affairs strategy and regulatory advocacy roadmap aligned with corporate objectives, growth targets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular briefings to executive leadership on legislative developments, policy trends, and advocacy efforts.
• Ensure policy positions and messaging are consistent across markets.
• Legislative & Regulatory Engagement & Policy Tracking Monitor, synthesize, and communicate relevant policy changes, laws, and regulations affecting the Company, providing actionable guidance to the business and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with internal legal and regulatory teams to evaluate business implications.
• Draft policy briefs, testimony, and other advocacy materials.
• Advocacy & Representation Represent the Company before legislators, regulators, industry forums, and government…