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Sr Director Government Relations

Sr Director Government Relations

CompanySierra Nevada Coporation
LocationArlington, VA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, 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