Director, Government Relations
Director, Government Relations
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Director Government Relations supports the Vice President Government Relations North America and promotes the companys business objectives with institutional stakeholders; advocate for a sound and competitive environment for the aerospace and defense sector; and support the companys Business Units by engaging with US government agencies business associations and aerospace/defense companies while ensuring the highest levels of ethics and compliance. In addition the position will oversee and implement long and medium-term objectives and strategies related to Embraer Defense and Security business objectives.
JOB RESPONSIBLITIES
- Ensure that the companys image is positive and reflects the Companys core values.
- Protects our companys developed image by ensuring that all Washington-based contacts made by company employees are coordinated through the Washington office.
- Provides support to company functional areas in achieving their results where political action and engagement is needed.
- Develops and maintains relations with members on Capitol Hill and related government agencies to facilitate lobbying efforts as needed.
- Supports the Vice President External Relations in various business associations and councils that are important to our companys business and are needed to advance the interests of our company.
- Advises the Vice President External Relations on political actions and/or initiatives that impact our company and how our company should respond.
- Extends political support & activities to Canada.
- Develops and manages a global business intelligence network focused on politically relevant areas.
- Works in conjunction with and in some cases directs the consultants hired by the company to achieve objectives.
- Utilizes intelligence to develop and propose company functional strategic actions that promote the companys business interests.
- Attend political and social functions and other meetings as necessary to support the companys business interests.
- Assists in the preparation of reports position papers and presentations.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:
- Bachelors degree required
- Masters degree preferred
Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working as a representative of a company or directly with members of Congress and related government agencies.
- Prefer previous experience with the budget and appropriations process particularly including the Department of Defense and program advocacy process before key Congressional defense authorization and appropriations committees.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- 75% Tactical / 25% Strategic.
- Understanding of Federal Budget Process.
- Ability to develop and execute solutions to address the long-term sustainable needs of Embraers business units and the company.
- Understand the corporate affairs and political relationship environment.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills/techniques.
- Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
- Ability to travel approximately 25% including international when needed.
Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements
- 50% in-office work
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA EPA State and Federal regulations.
GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
- Commitment to company values and complies with department norms policies directives and procedures.
- Honors and protect confidential and proprietary documents and information.
- Satisfies work schedule requirements.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.
Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
