Director, Government Relations and Legislative Affairs

Sierra Space

About The Position

As Director, Government Relations & Legislative Affairs, 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 legislative and regulatory affairs with elected officials and government officials in regulatory agencies and ensure appropriate company participation in government forums and industry group meetings. You'll develop key relationships with designated trade and business associations, and advocacy groups on political, legislative and regulatory issues of importance to the company and ensure communications on behalf of the company are clear and consistent. You'll also monitor federal legislative proposals in order to support the assessment of opportunities available within and beyond our existing markets, offerings and business models. In Sierra Space’s Washington, D.C. Office we are responsible for government affairs, international strategy, and regulatory compliance. We provide strategic guidance across the organization, helping to find alignment between Sierra Space and the national security priorities of the U.S. government.

Requirements

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required as this position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Working knowledge and experience with government relations and affairs, legislation, grassroots advocacy, or campaign organizing experience
Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to establish and develop relationships, coalitions, and partnerships with ease.
Possess a strategic mindset in order to navigate, affect, and/or lead complex initiatives with senior-level stakeholders
Able to build strategy; identify and implement the steps needed to execute strategy over a business area/function.
In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
Upholds and models company values; ability to hold others accountable to values.
Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects.
Experience leading and supporting organizational changes.

Nice To Haves

Typically 12-15 years of relevant experience; 7+ years of experience working on legislative matters in the private sector, a Congressional office, or an Executive Agency
Possess a track record of delivering results by developing and implementing advocacy programs in the legislative and executive branches
Demonstrated first-hand familiarity with congressional and executive branch politics, processes, customs, and ethics.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets

Responsibilities

Builds out the strategy; identifies and implements the steps needed to execute on the strategy over their business area/function.
Accountable for being on cost and on schedule with a consistent focus on value creation.
Working knowledge and experience with government relations and affairs, legislation, grassroots advocacy, or campaign organizing experience
Embodies our culture and great leadership; acts as a catalyst for change
Upholds and models company values; ability to hold others accountable to values.
Directs activities of the government relations and legislative affairs function and integration with other teams.
Participates with senior management to establish strategic plans and objectives.
Translates strategy into functional plans.
Makes final decisions on implementation, guides execution, and ensures operational effectiveness.
Provides direction and leads activities through reporting managers who have overall responsibility for the successful operation of assigned areas.
Is accountable to meet financial plans, goals, and schedules.
Upholds and models company values; holds others accountable to values.
Interacts with internal and external executive-level management.