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Aerospace Industries Association · 3 weeks ago

Vice President, Legislative Affairs

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Aerospace Industries Association is a leading organization advocating for the American aerospace and defense industry. The Vice President, Legislative Affairs will manage legislative initiatives and shape advocacy efforts while overseeing a team and ensuring compliance with lobbying regulations.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of AIA’s comprehensive legislative strategy to support the association’s policy, industry advocacy and membership goals

Communicate the industry's interests to members of Congress, White House and Administration officials, state and local leaders, and inform AIA members of key legislative policy developments and impacts

Define, shape, and track legislation of interest to the aerospace industry; communicate legislative developments to members; present industry views and positions to Members of Congress and their staff

Develop an engagement plan for the President and CEO, and serve as the principal staff contact for other organizations with overlapping legislative objectives

Manage AIA’s development and execution of our industry positions, strategies, and programs on all matters related to building and supporting a dynamic future workforce for the aerospace and defense industry and our member companies

Ensure the association’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to federal lobbying, including leadership in staff training and education as well as review of the association’s quarterly reports under the Lobbying Disclosure Act

Develop the annual strategic objectives for legislative affairs, working closely with the SVP of External Affairs and other AIA senior leadership to ensure that strategy aligns with AIA’s mission, strategic plan, and specific objectives, in coordination with other departments

Ensure that AIA takes proactive actions to stay ahead of critical regulatory and legislative issues affecting our industry

Qualification

Federal legislative advocacySupervisory experienceBudget managementAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMotivating teamsTeam playerCreativityOrganizational skills

Required

Executive in a company or association, with specific expertise in federal legislative advocacy or relations

12+ years' supervisory experience in government, an association, or aerospace-defense related corporation with responsibility over multidisciplinary functions

Experience in developing and managing departmental budgets

Superb interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collegially with others and with the highest standards of integrity

First-rate personal, political, analytical and organizational skills

Creativity and ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues

Excellent communicator with great interpersonal and presentation skills, both for policy experts and the layperson

Ability to work independently as well as a team player in a multi-task work environment while producing the highest caliber work product in a timely manner

Self-starter with a sense of humor and the ability to thrive in a fast moving and high pressure environment

Adept in motivating teams, fostering a positive organizational culture and employee engagement