Bombardier · 5 hours ago
Senior Counselor State Goverment Affairs
Richardson, TX, US, 75080
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBombardier is a leading company in the design, building, and maintenance of high-performing aircraft. The role involves shaping and executing the company's legislative and regulatory strategy across key U.S. states while cultivating relationships with state legislators and aviation officials.
AerospaceCommercialGovTechManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a multi-year state legislative plan aligned with Bombardier’s U.S. growth, product roadmap, and sustainability goals
Draft bill language, comment letters, and testimony; brief executives ahead of hearings and statehouse meetings
Identify and secure state-level incentives or funding for manufacturing, MRO expansion, R&D, and sustainable aviation initiatives
Build and maintain a robust network of elected officials, state transportation and aviation leaders, airport commissions, and industry coalitions
Direct and coordinate outside consultants/lobbyists in priority states, ensuring consistent messaging with Bombardier’s advocacy
Represent Bombardier in state aviation associations and economic-development forums
Track, analyze, and report on state bills, budgets, and regulations affecting business aviation, tax policies, SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) infrastructure, workforce development, and airport operations
Ensure full compliance with state lobbying, gift, and campaign-finance laws; manage registrations and timely filing
Produce regular briefings and dashboards for senior leadership, Legal, and Communications teams
Qualification
Required
You hold a Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, business, aviation management, or a related field
You have an advanced degree (MBA, MPA, JD) or technical background in aviation/aerospace
You have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in state government affairs, legislative counsel, or public-policy roles—preferably within aerospace, transportation, or other highly regulated industries
You have a proven track record of securing legislative wins or protecting corporate interests in multiple U.S. states
You have deep understanding of state legislative and budget processes, committee structures, and campaign-finance regulations
You have familiarity with sustainable aviation policies, economic-development incentives, and airport-infrastructure funding mechanisms
You have established relationships with key state aviation departments and transportation committees
You have experience supervising external lobbyists and managing cross-functional issue teams
You have exceptional written and verbal communication, coalition-building, and negotiation skills
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States in compliance with export-control regulations
Benefits
Insurance plans *(Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)*
Competitive base salary
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tele Health Program
Company
Bombardier
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bart Demosky
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Andrea Romero
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-12-11
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