Sr Director Government Relations
Company | Sierra Nevada Coporation |
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Location | Arlington, VA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
- Working knowledge and experience with government relations and affairs, legislation, grassroots advocacy, or campaign organizing experience
- Experience serving as the liaison between a corporation and government with experience effectively communicating with senior executives regarding governmental policy threats and opportunities
- Technical understanding of current service capabilities
- Ability to possess a strategic mindset in order to navigate, affect, and/or lead complex initiatives with senior-level stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills; ability to establish and develop relationships, coalitions, and partnerships with ease
- Active Top Secret Clearance
Responsibilities
- Drive initiatives to support the development and implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with government and industry groups
- Represent the company on legislative and regulatory affairs with elected officials and government officials in regulatory agencies
- Ensure appropriate company participation in government forums and industry group meetings
- Develop key relationships with designated trade and business associations, and advocacy groups on political, legislative and regulatory issues of importance to the company
- Ensure communications on behalf of the company are clear and consistent
- Monitor federal legislative proposals in order to support the assessment of opportunities available within and beyond our existing markets, offerings and business models
Preferred Qualifications
- Typically 12-15 years of relevant experience
- Operational expertise on how the NAOC operates but also how the White House, DHS/FEMA, USSTRATCOM, and SecDef operations, assets, etc. are framed and operate including continuity of operations, continuity of government, and continuity of the presidency expert
- Familiarity with Global Strike Command, NC3 and those operational experiences directly translate into the SAOC and other Title-10 programs
- Knowledge of and ability to work across DoD, FEMA, and EOP
- Knowledge of logistical and maintenance requirements
- Knowledge of communications and requirements for the 42 different NAOC communications equipment
- Knowledge of battle staff duties and responsibilities
- Knowledge of Training and similar requirements–front end and battle staff
- Knowledge of facility requirements
- Possess a track record of delivering results by developing and implementing advocacy programs in the legislative and executive branches
- Demonstrated first-hand familiarity with congressional and executive branch politics, processes, customs, and ethics
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets