Trade Policy Manager

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

The Manager of Trade Policy will lead First Solar’s engagement on U.S. and international trade policy issues, including tariffs, trade agreements, supply chain security, and customs compliance. This role will support the Director of Government Relations in shaping and executing the company’s trade strategy, advocating for policies that support domestic manufacturing and a level playing field in the global solar market.

• Lead engagement on U.S. and international trade policy issues, including tariffs, trade agreements, supply chain security, and customs compliance.
• Support the Director of Government Relations in shaping and executing the company’s trade strategy.
• Advocate for policies that support domestic manufacturing and a level playing field in the global solar market.
• Draft policy briefs, comment letters, and position papers on trade issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including legal, supply chain, and sustainability teams to assess trade risks and opportunities.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to advance First Solar’s trade policy objectives.
• Represent First Solar in meetings with government agencies (e.g., USTR, DOC, CBP), industry coalitions, and trade associations.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on trade-related legislative, regulatory, and policy developments at the federal and international levels.
• Track and analyze trade remedy cases (e.g., AD/CVD, Section 201/301/232) and their implications for First Solar’s operations.
• Maintain subject matter expertise on First Solar’s technology, differentiation, and the company’s commitment to responsible solar.
• Analyze legislation and coordinate with internal stakeholders to address problematic provisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, economics, law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong preference for JD or graduate degree related to public policy, trade, or international law.
• 5+ years of experience in trade policy, government affairs, or international trade law.
• Strong understanding of U.S. trade policy, WTO rules, and global trade dynamics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage complex policy issues.
• Experience working with or within federal government agencies or Capitol Hill is a plus.
• Knowledge of federal and international trade processes and procedures.
• Proven leadership and ability to build relationships with federal government agencies and administration to advance trade-related issues.
• Proactive and motivated to deliver key business objectives; ability to work across the aisle.
• Strong public speaking, presentation and advocacy skills; ability to simultaneously manage multiple high-priority initiatives.
• Strong critical thinking skills with ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to prioritize, multi-task, and re-prioritize assignments while working independently or within a team.
• Ability to monitor, analyze, and report on trade-related developments at the federal and international levels.
• Maintain subject matter expertise on First Solar’s technology and commitment to responsible solar.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to address trade risks and opportunities.

• Reports to Director of Government Relations.
• This position will not have direct reports.

• Up to 40%

• $112,300-$160,000 Annually.

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