Senior Director Government Relations
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Senior Director Government Relations
Arlington VA Hybrid
Regulatory compliance requirements
Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law
Position Summary
Thales is currently looking for Senior Director Government Relations lead for Thales USA (TUSA) who will be the interface between Thales Government Relations and Thales Group International Development. The scope of this role includes coordination and oversight of TUSA businesses engagements across all branches of US federal and statelevel governments as well as oversight of the TUSA Political Action Committee (PAC) and management of TUSA interactions with think tanks industry trade groups embassies and policy research organizations.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Build strong relations with TUSA Business Managers to identify and prioritize senior level US Government engagement needs
Develop effective GR strategies to achieve business advocacy and business development goals
Forge and maintain close relationships with political and policylevel leaders in relevant US Administration Agencies
Lead TUSA business engagements with US Congressional Members staffs and committees
Advise Thales Senior Management on political and public policy
Supervise TUSA Lobbyists at the federal and state levels
Administer TUSA Political Action Committee including Giving strategy Membership growth and FEC compliance
Develop obtain approval and manage TUSA GR budgets annually
Represent Thales Group and effectively manage TUSA support for and ensure value from relevant industry trade groups
Administer TUSA outreach and support for US think tanks and policy research organizations
Maintain strong working relationships with key Washington DC embassies of US allies and Thales major countries
Ensure timely analysis and communication to relevant Thales stakeholders of evolving US policies for Thales
Work closely with NORAM and Business Line leadership to integrate policy initiatives into related major sales campaigns
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Political Science Engineering Business or Economics or related course of study with at least 15 years of experience in either government legislative government policy aerospace & defense or high technology industry or an 20 years of equivalent combination of education and government legislative government policy aerospace & defense or high technology industry experience.
Prior experience working within an international complex and matrixed environment building relationships and influencing stakeholders
Demonstrated proficiency of succinctly presenting to internal and external customers
At least 10 years of Demonstrated experience developing successful government engagement strategies
Prior Experience with developing and executing Government program capture plans and developing strategies
Strong organizational skills for managing direct and indirect teams across multiple operating units
If youre excited about working with Thales but not meeting the requirements for this position we encourage you to join our Talent Community!
Special Position Requirements
Travel: Up to 25 travel annually both domestic and international.
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This position will require successfully completing a postoffer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified consistent with federal law state law and local ordinances.Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between
This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.
(For Internal candidate if you need more information please reach out to your HR Shared Service 1st Point)
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all fulltime employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:
Elective Health Dental Vision FSA/HSA Voluntary Life and AD&D Whole Group Life w/LTC Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Plan Identity Theft and Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match and with no vesting period
Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Company provided Life Insurance AD&D Disability Employee Assistance Plan and Wellbeing Program
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
