Director, Government Relations Job at Embraer, Washington DC

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  • Embraer
  • Washington DC

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Promotes the company's business objectives with institutional stakeholders; advocate for a sound and competitive environment for the aerospace and defense sector; and support the company's 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

Advises the Vice President, Government Relations North America on political actions and/or initiatives that impact our company and how our company should respond.

  • Ensure that the company's image is positive and reflects the Company's core values.
  • Protects our company's 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 company's 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 company's business interests.
  • Attend political and social functions and other meetings as necessary to support the company's business interests.
  • Assists in the preparation of reports, position papers and presentations.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree preferred

Experience:

  • Prefer 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 Embraer's 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. 

Job Tags

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