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AV · 7 hours ago

Washington Operations Director

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$153K/yr - $217K/yr

12+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Washington Operations Director will develop and implement strategies to acquire and maintain U.S. Government and International support for AV programs, working closely with cross-functional teams and government entities.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Represents AeroVironment to the Executive and Legislative Branches of the U.S. Government

Coordinates and supports AV U.S. Government and International customer interaction in Washington D.C

Develops and maintains relationships with Members of Congress, congressional committees and personal staff members; identifies and coordinate opportunities for AV leadership interaction with Congress

Develops and maintains relationships with Departments of Commerce, Defense, Homeland Security, Justice and State; identifies and coordinates opportunities for AV leadership interaction with these Departments

Plans and implements AV business development and congressional engagement strategies; manages resources and consultant lobbyists; fully complies with lobby laws, lobby disclosure and assists with Political Action Committee management (filing PAC reports and statements, depositing & dispersing funds, authorizing expenditures, advocating for contributions)

Monitors and assures AV awareness of annual U.S. Government funding requests and Department of Defense reprogramming requests

Provides annual U.S. Government Program and Budget Justification documents to AV leadership and Business Development team

Monitors and provides AeroVironment with Congressional Mark Up results of annual U.S. Government Budget Requests; assures U.S. Government-funded AV programs are fully funded by the congress and secures additional congressional funding for select AV programs

Represents AV interests to Aerospace, National Defense and International professional organizations

Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Government relations strategiesAerospace experienceCongressional activitiesDepartment of Defense knowledgeInternational procurementsRegulatory requirements knowledgeDriveCommunication skillsCross-functional teamworkInitiativeAdaptabilityTeamwork focus

Required

Bachelor's degree is required in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

12 - 15 years of relevant experience in aerospace, national defense activities

5 + years experience working congressional activities

Demonstrated understanding of the Department of Defense resource allocation process

Demonstrated understanding of congressional oversight process

Demonstrated expert knowledge of government proposal and program requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of international procurements

Demonstrated understanding of regulatory requirements for US government programs, as well as international sales

TS/SCI clearance level

U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred

Advanced degree, MBA or MS is preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships

Able to perform in a rapidly growing organization with rapidly changing requirements and sales targets

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives; delivers message to Garcia daily

Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances

Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees

Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision

Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change

Takes ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests