Director Government Relations

Position Description

Hanwha Qcells is seeking a Director of Government Relations for Defense policy. This position develops and implements federal defense funding and policymaking strategies to advance the company’s goals while leading engagement and advocacy with Members of Congress and their staff. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with defense legislation including the annual appropriations process and the National Defense Authorization Act. The focus of this position is on policy and funding opportunities for Air Force, Navy and Army programs and shipbuilding.

Responsibilities

– Design, develop and execute defense government relations strategies in support of Air Force, Navy and Army weapons programs through lobbying and advocacy with Congress and the Administration.
– Identify, analyze, and promote policymaking and funding opportunities in the armed services and appropriations committees of both the House and the Senate.
– Build a network of relationships with Members of Congress, staff, senior administration officials, and thought leaders in promoting the company’s priorities while raising brand awareness.
– Develop collaborative relationships with internal business counterparts in a highly matrixed environment through the alignment of policy and funding priorities with commercial goals.
– Provide sound policy and political analysis in guiding and educating senior business leaders on viable legislative strategies.
– Lead the company’s defense government relations function with a strong presence among government decision makers, think tanks, and industry organizations at the federal, state, and local levels.

Required Qualifications

– Proven success and deep knowledge of congressional procedures and the defense legislative and appropriations processes.
– Understanding of military weapons programs and experience working with relevant congressional committees.
– Eight or more years working successfully on defense policy with Members of Congress, their personal offices and committee staff, and senior administration officials including the Department of the Air Force, Navy, and the Department of the Army.
– Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
– Ability to work independently and as part of a broader government relations team.
– This position is based in Washington, DC, and requires weekday physical presence.

About Hanwha Qcells

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the essential physical, mental, and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. The incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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