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Posted 17 hours agoLegislative Affairs Director
Arlington, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- Government funding for AV programs through Congress; drives additional congressional funding for strategic AV programs Represents AV interests to Aerospace, National Defense and International professional organizations Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels Travel to support senior official visits to AV facilities and other customer engagements Other duties as assigned Basic
- Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor’s degree is required in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 12+ years of relevant
- experience in aerospace, national defense activities 5+ years
- experience working congressional activities Demonstrated understanding of the Department of Defense resource allocation process Demonstrated understanding of congressional oversight process Demonstrated expert knowledge of government proposal and program
- requirements Demonstrated knowledge of international procurements Demonstrated understanding of regulatory
- Qualifications & Desired Competencies Advanced degree, MBA or MS is preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated
- experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships Able to perform in a rapidly growing organization with rapidly changing
- From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Benefits
- requirements and sales targets Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision Champions the
- benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Contact
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Additional details
- Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary : Develop, coordinate and implement legislative affairs strategy for AeroVironment (AV).
- The Legislative Affairs Director will shape and execute comprehensive legislative affairs strategies that support AV priorities with Congress and the U.S. Government.
- This high-visibility role offers significant autonomy and direct impact on business outcomes, collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to growth goals through strategic capture of new opportunities and protection of existing programs. Position
- Responsibilities Represents AV to the Legislative Branch of the U.S.
- Government customer interaction in Washington D.C.
- Develops and maintains relationships with Members of Congress, congressional committees and personal staff members; identifies and coordinates opportunities for AV leadership interaction with Congress Develops and leads execution of AV’s congressional advocacy and engagement strategies; manages consultant lobbyist relationships and resources, and fully complies with lobby laws, lobby disclosure and assists with Political Action Committee management (filing PAC reports and statements, depositing &
- Government funding requests and Department of Defense reprogramming requests Provides annual U.S.
- Government Program and Budget Justification documents to AV leadership and Business Development team Monitors and provides AeroVironment with Congressional Mark Up results of annual U.S.
- Government Budget Requests; secures and protects U.S.
- requirements for US government programs, as well as international sales Other