Why Statiq
Statiq was born with the idea of making sustainable transportation a reality in developing countries. It is a new-age start-up, leading the EV movement in India, by setting up chargers across the country. Statiq was named as one of the top 3 most promising start-ups by NASSCOM in the year 2020; it was the same year we got selected for Y Combinator, a Silicon Valley based accelerator program.
About the Role:
We are seeking a driven and strategic Senior Specialist Government Relations whose primary responsibility will be to secure and facilitate government subsidy approvals for our franchise network. This role requires strong institutional relationship management, regulatory understanding, structured documentation capability, and disciplined follow-ups. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between government authorities, internal teams, and franchise investors to ensure timely sanctioning of eligible incentives and smooth execution of policy-linked initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead efforts to secure and sanction government subsidies applicable to the EV charging franchise network.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with central, state, and local government bodies, regulatory authorities, and public institutions.
- Prepare and submit Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for franchise projects in alignment with subsidy guidelines and regulatory frameworks.
- Coordinate with internal teams (finance, operations, BD, technical) to gather accurate and relevant data required for DPR submissions and compliance documentation.
- Track subsidy applications, approval timelines, and regulatory milestones; ensure structured follow-ups until closure.
- Report progress, timelines, risks, and updates to senior management and franchise investors in a structured and transparent manner.
- Manage all documentation, MoUs, official correspondence, and compliance trackers related to government processes.
- Monitor policy changes, government notifications, and incentive programs relevant to EV charging infrastructure.
- Support the Franchise Business Development team in day-to-day operational and coordination tasks as required by leadership.
- Represent the company in official meetings, government interactions, and regulatory discussions.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
- 37 years of experience in Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, Infrastructure Coordination, or Public Policy-related roles.
- Demonstrated experience in subsidy applications, incentive approvals, or government sanction processes.
- Strong ability to prepare structured documentation including DPRs, compliance reports, and regulatory submissions.
- Proven track record of maintaining relationships with government bodies and regulatory authorities.
- Strong coordination skills to gather cross-functional data and align stakeholders toward submission deadlines.
- Experience in reporting progress and timelines to senior management or investors.
- Knowledge of EV policies, regulatory frameworks, and existing government networks/connections within the EV ecosystem will be an added advantage.
- High ownership mindset with disciplined follow-up ability.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-accountability startup environment.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Generous Leave Policy: Benefit from a comprehensive leave policy for work-life balance.
- Excellent Office Facilities: Work in a modern and well-equipped office space.
- Learning and Development Opportunities: Access ongoing professional growth programs.
- Quarterly Team Outings: Engage in team-building activities and outings.
- Dynamic and Supportive Team: Collaborate with talented and supportive colleagues.
