Sr Director Government Affairs - Sierra Nevada Corporation : Job Details

As Sr Director Government Relations, you will drive initiatives to support the development and implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with government and industry groups. You'll be responsible for representing the company on Navy related Government Affairs with elected officials and government officials in regulatory agencies and ensure appropriate company participation in maritime forums and industry group meetings. You'll develop key relationships with designated trade and business associations, and advocacy groups on maritime regulatory issues of importance to the company and ensure communications on behalf of the company are clear and consistent. You'll also monitor federal proposals to support the assessment of naval opportunities available within and beyond our existing markets, offerings and business models.

Our team is responsible for government affairs, legislative strategy, international business, and trade and regulatory compliance. We provide strategic guidance across the organization, helping to find alignment and compliance between SNC and the national security priorities of the U.S. government.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Familiarity and experience with naval operational and acquisition organizations including COCOMS, SYSCOMS (NAVWAR, NAVSEA, NAVAIR, MCSC), PEOs and OPNAV.
• Working knowledge and experience with government relations and affairs, Department of Defense budgeting process, or industry Business Development efforts.
• Experience serving as the liaison between a corporation and government with experience effectively communicating with senior executives.
• Technical understanding of current and emerging maritime capabilities
• Ability to possess a strategic mindset to navigate, affect, and/or lead complex initiatives with senior-level stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills; ability to establish and develop relationships, coalitions, and partnerships with ease
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

• Typically 12-15 years of relevant experience in maritime domain; 10 years of Navy military service
• Background in the US Navy or the US Department of Defense (Civilian), Aerospace and Defense Industry, with an understanding of maritime defense, aerospace, and intelligence markets
• Domain knowledge of JADC2 and familiarity with Project Overmatch and Information Warfare a plus

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.