Director, Government Relations

Vantor • Herndon, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vantor is seeking a Director of Government Relations to support its U.S. government engagement strategy. This role reports to the Vice President of Government Relations and is based in Herndon, VA, with some telecommuting flexibility. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. The Director will develop and execute federal advocacy activities to support Vantor's policy, regulatory, legislative, and budget objectives. This involves representing the company to legislative and executive branch representatives, coordinating messaging with industry leads, engaging with industry groups and associations, and supporting senior-level engagements. The role demands extensive knowledge of the legislative process, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to articulate policy positions. Experience with executive branch departments and agencies is also necessary.

Requirements

• Ability to operate with uncompromising integrity, working in a collaborative team environment
• Knowledge of legislative and executive branch processes, U.S. Government budget cycle, and U.S. Government agency behaviors and cultures
• Ability to successfully maneuver corporate issues through the U.S. Government budget and policy decision-making processes
• Minimum of 10 years’ Capitol Hill and/or related experience
• Substantial knowledge of issues related to the Department of War and/or related agencies, the Intelligence Community, and/or the Department of Homeland Security
• Polished writing and interpersonal skills, especially when dealing with corporate executives and senior government officials and leaders
• Ability to know proper etiquette and protocol, and to confidently and convincingly represent corporate issues before them
• Self-starter, able to manage time and multi-task effectively in a hectic, fast-paced, and very demanding environment
• Bachelors degree, preferably in Political Science or a related field
• U.S. citizenship and ability to get and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance is required
• Some travel (up to 20%) required

Nice To Haves

• Current TS/SCI clearance is preferred
• The ability to thrive in a small team environment
• Ability to quickly grasp and communicate complex technical concepts

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships to educate legislative and executive branch decision-makers and influencers on Vantor products, services, and technologies
• Develop, drive, and manage legislative and executive branch outreach strategy and activities
• Monitor, analyze, respond to, and influence federal (and from time-to-time state and local) policy and regulatory trends affecting the aerospace and defense industry
• Understand US Government customer processes, problems, and interests with a specific focus on the Department of War, the Intelligence Community, and/or Department of Homeland Security
• Work closely with other corporate business functions (e.g., business development, sales, communications, and marketing) to ensure a coordinated communications strategy in pursuit of strategic objectives
• Incorporate an enterprise perspective (Vantor-wide) in strategy and message development
• Identify/develop industry leadership opportunities and partnerships to advance Vantor's goals
• Represent the company among various industry groups and associations, and prepare and implement strategies to maximize the value of such groups
• Prepare and edit correspondence, white papers, presentations, and other communications

Benefits

• Robust 401(k) with company match
• Mental health resources
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Adoption reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director