Aerospace Industries Association · 1 week ago
Senior Manager, International Affairs
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expThe Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is dedicated to promoting domestic and international policies that assist American companies in the global marketplace. The Senior Manager, International Affairs will lead the organization's trade and regulatory agenda, providing policy analysis and recommendations on U.S. and international trade matters affecting the aerospace and defense industry.
AssociationManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary staff liaison to, and independently manage, AIA’s Commercial Trade Committee, Export Control Committee, Global Supply Chain Subcommittee, and any other ad hoc working groups for policy development, outside stakeholder convening, and advocacy strategy development
Draft, edit, and develop commercial trade and export control-related materials for AIA leadership, members, and outside stakeholders, including policy memos, meeting minutes, remarks and talking points, meeting agendas, letters, background materials, regulatory responses, and white papers
Interface, build, and maintain relationships with relevant U.S. government trade agencies, including the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and International Trade Administration (ITA), and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Monitor government Federal Register Notices (FRNs), Congressional hearings and proceedings, and press reports to identify emerging issues or trends related to U.S. international trade issues impact the aerospace and defense industry
Maintain AIA International Affairs export control and commercial trade-relate committee and working group materials and ensure timely distribution of meeting notices to members and invited guests
Research, monitor, maintain, and provide updates on changes in trade-related policy regulations and legislation and multilateral partnerships
Monitor changes to major export control regulations, report those changes to AIA leadership and members, and recommend appropriate action
Provide expert analysis and recommendations on strategy, positions, and actions for AIA leadership and members on trade-related matters, export control regulations, commercial trade restrictions, etc. to include consensus-based responses to Federal Register Notices (FRNs) and any pending legislation
Work closely and directly with the commercial trade, export control, government affairs, and business development teams in AIA member companies to develop trade-related advocacy and engagement strategies
Represent AIA on a continuous basis and interface with outside trade-focused stakeholders, including the U.S. government, other trade association partners, foreign governments, etc
Contribute written and oral division-wide updates through articles, webinars, weekly newsletters, and other communications products
Provide support to AIA-wide flagship events, including bi-yearly meetings, quarterly executive meetings, monthly industry-wide interactions, and international air and trade shows
Collaborate with other divisions on organization-wide requirements
Serve as division/company representative in internal collaboration meetings as directed by the Vice President, International Affairs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., international affairs, political science, public affairs/public policy/public administration, business/economics, etc.) is required
Minimum five years work experience with a knowledge of international trade and regulatory issues, particularly as they relate to U.S. industry and/or defense trade policy
Ability to quickly analyze defense trade policy issues and synthesize the information for senior AIA leadership and members
Native understanding and extensive work within the Microsoft Office environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint) is required
Strong oral and written communication skills (concise, timely, positive nature)
Prepares documentation that is self-reviewed and well thought out
Ability to work under time pressure to meet deadlines and capability to quickly flex to changes in priorities. In addition, be flexible where extra hours are needed without always being asked
Strong people skills with an ability to interface at all levels of the organization, with all levels of leadership, and work within a diverse organization
Organized, attentive to details, ability to independently prioritize, timely, and ability to multi-task duties. In addition, possesses well-developed interpersonal and time management skills
Analytical, flexible thinker with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and collaborate across AIA
Natural desire to take ownership to contribute to the broader team
Motivated, 'can-do' attitude that contributes to the mission of the organization and the industry
Ability to handle confidential and/or proprietary information with professionalism, maturity, discretion, and trust
Preferred
Existing familiarity with the U.S. defense trade system and legislative requirements is highly desirable but not required
Past experience in running long-term projects or advocacy campaigns is desired
Writing skills orientated towards senior leaders, including the ability to develop background and talking points quickly and in a concise manner is sought after
Company
Aerospace Industries Association
The Aerospace Industries Association is the trade association representing aerospace and defense manufacturers and suppliers in the US.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Eric Fanning
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-07-30
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