Director, Government Relations

Position Summary

The Director, Government Relations promotes the company’s business objectives with institutional stakeholders; advocates for a sound and competitive environment for the aerospace and defense sector; and supports the company’s Business Units by engaging with U.S. government agencies, business associations, and aerospace/defense companies while ensuring the highest levels of ethics and compliance. In addition, the position will oversee and implement long- and medium-term objectives and strategies related to Embraer Defense and Security business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that the company’s image is positive and reflects the company’s core values.
• Protect the company’s developed image by ensuring that all Washington-based contacts made by company employees are coordinated through the Washington office.
• Provide support to company functional areas in achieving their results where political action and engagement is needed.
• Develop and maintain relations with members on Capitol Hill and related government agencies to facilitate lobbying efforts as needed.
• Support the Vice President, External Relations in various business associations and councils that are important to the company’s business and needed to advance the company’s interests.
• Advise the Vice President, External Relations on political actions and/or initiatives that impact the company and how the company should respond.
• Extend political support and activities to Canada.
• Develop and manage a global business intelligence network focused on politically relevant areas.
• Work in conjunction with and, in some cases, direct the consultants hired by the company to achieve objectives.
• Utilize intelligence to develop and propose company functional strategic actions that promote the company’s business interests.
• Attend political and social functions and other meetings as necessary to support the company’s business interests.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, position papers, and presentations.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working as a representative of a company or directly with members of Congress and related government agencies.
• Preferred: previous experience with the budget and appropriations process, particularly including the Department of Defense and program advocacy before key Congressional defense authorization and appropriations committees.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 75% Tactical / 25% Strategic
• Understanding of Federal Budget Process
• Ability to develop and execute solutions to address the long-term, sustainable needs of Embraer’s business units and the company
• Understanding of corporate affairs and political relationship environment
• Strong communication and negotiation skills/techniques
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures
• Ability to travel – approximately 25%, including international when needed

Working Conditions / Environment / Special Requirements

• 50% in-office work
• Ability to work in a safe, professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations

General Commitment for All Employees

• Commitment to company values and compliance with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures
• Honor and protect confidential and proprietary documents and information
• Satisfy work schedule requirements
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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