Director, Government Relations – Legislative Affairs
Sierra Space
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $190,906 - $262,515 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
- Monitor federal legislative proposals in order to support the assessment of opportunities available within and beyond existing markets, offerings and business models
Requirements
- Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship is required as this position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment
- Working knowledge and experience with government relations and affairs, legislation, grassroots advocacy, or campaign organizing experience
- Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish and develop relationships, coalitions, and partnerships with ease
- Possess a strategic mindset in order to navigate, affect, and/or lead complex initiatives with senior-level stakeholders
- Able to build strategy; identify and implement the steps needed to execute strategy over a business area/function
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
- Strong financial acumen and budget management skills
- Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects
- Experience leading and supporting organizational changes
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
- life insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
government relationslegislationgrassroots advocacycampaign organizingbudget management
Soft Skills
interpersonal communicationwritten communicationverbal communicationrelationship buildingstrategic mindsetproject managementteam management
Certifications
U.S. Security Clearance