Director, Government Relations

GE Aerospace • Washington, DC

3d • $186,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Director, Government Relations position is focused on successful execution of GE Aerospace global policy and and government relations objectives. You will provide expert guidance and advice to government relations and business leaders across GE Aerospace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree in public policy, international relations, law, economics, business, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a government relations role in a large multinational company, trade association, or in senior roles with one or more U.S. government departments and agencies, or comparable policy institutions

Nice To Haves

• Substantial demonstrated policy experience in international trade, tax, export policy, and/or export controls, including practical understanding of how these policies impact aerospace and defense businesses.
• Significant experience interacting with officials from different countries and cultures, including foreign governments, embassies, and international organizations.
• Demonstrated experience advocating before Congress and/or the Executive Branch, or equivalent high‑level government engagement, on complex policy matters.
• Highly effective communications skills with internal and external stakeholders; demonstrated skill in synthesizing complex information from multiple sources, identifying and analyzing the most relevant points for specific audiences, and communicating effectively verbally and in written formats, including PowerPoint and briefing materials.
• Strategic thinker who can translate policy developments into business implications and advocacy strategies, and who consistently achieves results.
• Ability to act with urgency, able to prioritize decisions, manage multiple issues concurrently, and mitigate risk where needed in a dynamic policy environment.
• Self‑motivated, dedicated team player with a keen sense of accountability, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively across a matrixed global organization.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key advisor and action officer in support of executing GE Aerospace's government affairs and legislative strategy.
• Serves as a key advisor and partner to key GE Aerospace leaders.
• Collaborates across GE Aerospace to ensure alignment.
• Works with key Members of Congress and staff on relevant House and Senate committees to achieve positive policy outcomes for GE Aerospace.
• Develops and implements business strategies to secure legislative and policy outcomes favorable to the company.
• Advises senior management on foreign military sales and direct commercial sales issues.
• Understand USG policy barriers and shape DC-based policy impact strategies to break down these barriers.
• Maintains key relationships with Departments of State, Commerce, USTR and other relevant regulatory and government entities where necessary.
• Interacts and collaborates with industry peers and suppliers to promote policy goals.
• Represents GE Aerospace at various government and industry association meetings.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees