Director, Government Relations

Salary Range: $156,000.00 – $280,800.00

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, education, skills, and experience, as well as market demands. These factors impact the salary/wage offered.

Benefits: FlightSafety offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes vacation, sick leave, a 401k match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems, and displays to commercial, government, and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

We are seeking a Director, Government Relations to develop and manage a comprehensive federal, state, and local government affairs campaign for FSI Defense. The position will report to the Vice President, Government Relations for FlightSafety International.

This position will be based in Washington, DC. The role will include travel to other FSI Defense locations as needed.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Responsible for federal, state, and local government affairs and legislative support for FSI Defense programs.

Support the creation and execution of government relations strategies to build the company’s reputation, enhance strategic positioning in the industry, and increase understanding of the company and its business objectives at all levels of government.

Coordinate state and local government relations strategy with FSI Defense business development teams.

Lead a cross-functional team spanning legal, communications, regulatory, and business development, as well as coordination with outside consultants, to identify business and policy opportunities and advise on legislative and policy objectives.

Represent the company before administrative, regulatory, legislative, and executive levels of federal, state, and local governments.

Coordinate visits by members of Congress and local elected officials to FSI Defense facilities.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with regulators, elected officials, civil servants, and other key stakeholders.

Develop and collaborate on high-quality written recommendations, briefings, publications, presentations, and other collateral to communicate complex messages clearly to government stakeholders.

Coordinate strategy with consultants and trade association representatives to ensure active engagement on areas of interest.

Participate in, serve, and assume leadership positions on industry-related associations, steering committees, and networking organizations to protect and promote company interests.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Minimum Experience

10+ years of government relations experience.

Experience operating in a highly matrixed, fast-paced environment.

Working knowledge of the White House and interagency processes.

Broad professional experience in legislative policy and the private sector.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to build coalitions and maintain relationships with key Congressional and executive branch officials and industry/trade associations.

Working knowledge of the federal legislative process (House and/or Senate).

Experience with defense-related issues.

Prior government and industry experience interacting with elected officials and senior staff.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work and communicate in a bipartisan manner.

Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Held a senior legislative position in the federal government.

Experience on Capitol Hill for House/Senate Armed Services Committee or Appropriations Committee, Defense Subcommittee, or as a member of these committees.

Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Self-starter, team player, with strong analytical skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing duties, employees are regularly required to:

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.

Stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Work in a moderate noise environment.

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FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.

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