Government Relations Director

CAE•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Serves as a strategic representative of CAE USA Inc. to stakeholders at the highest levels of the US Government, specifically including leaders within the Executive Office of the President, at the Department of War, and within Congress. In particular, serves as CAE’s primary professional staff liaison to the political leaders at the Department of War and related agencies/services, and relevant Congressional committees (Members and staff). In addition, position serves as a strategic representative to foreign officials and embassy personnel, as necessary to support the defense business. Also, serves as a strategic representative to aerospace industry officials and trade associations. Strong, current, professional relationships with key stakeholders within the entities listed is a primary and daily duty.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in political science, policy, business, international relations, engineering, or similar required.
10+ years working in senior government functions related to defense, aerospace and other agencies, with specific experience in budget, strategic planning, industry relations, oversight, and support for agency and political leaders. Specific, demonstrated, and successful experience working with relevant agency representatives and stakeholders of the United States Congress is required.
USG service as well as business development and industry experience are strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise in government processes; federal budget and appropriations; defense policy; and regulatory matters is required.
Demonstrated, successful experience in working professionally with and relating to senior leaders, including government leaders, political appointees, elected officials, and foreign diplomats, is required.
Demonstrated ability to work in a demanding team environment is required
Competency in using modern office functions and basic, professional information technology systems (including, but not limited to word processing, analytical, presentation, communications and database software) is required
Professionalism and Composure – Ability to sustain a professional, respectful, and composed demeanor at all times and with officials at every level of seniority in both government and industry. Ability to sustain such a demeanor with colleagues, supervisors, subordinates, and customers
Expertise – Demonstrated expertise in government-industry interactions. True expertise and sound judgment in politics as it pertains to impacts upon the defense industry. True expertise in defense and aerospace matters, with specific emphasis on strategy, policy, budget, and acquisition.
Range – Ability to work across multiple functions, at all levels
Adaptability – Ability to adjust to adverse and challenging circumstances, including shifting political dynamics and learning/mastering new skills
Teamwork – Tireless ability to work successfully within a small, highly-focused team
Work Ethic & Drive – Ability to work at the highest levels of output, efficiency, and multi-tasking
Ability to fully evaluate the status quo, identify challenges, present plans for improvement and further development, and then implement and manage positive change aligned to desired objectives
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.
Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.
Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know.
Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.
All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate degrees in business, political science, policy, engineering, international relations, law, or similar are preferred
Experience working within a foreign-owned U.S. defense contractor under a FOCI mitigation agreement
Familiarity with the defense and aerospace simulation and training market, including an understanding of common fixed-wing, rotary-wing and unmanned aircraft platforms
Experience standing up a legislative affairs/government relations function from the ground up

Responsibilities

Business Development – leads, facilitates, supports, and executes business development strategies and campaigns
Subject Matter Expertise – Domain knowledge – including strategic, budgetary, and policy expertise – of defense programs
Strategic Planning – Develops, supports, and executes strategic plans for business development, communications, and advocacy
Strategic Communications – Develops, supports, and executes strategic communications efforts to government, foreign, and industry stakeholders
CAE PAC Management – Serves as a board representative on the CAE Political Action Committee (CAE PAC) oversight and management committee. Serves as an advocate and subject matter expert on CAEPAC. Serves as a CAEPAC representative internally to business leaders, and externally to CAEPAC recipients (including regularly attending CAEPAC events)
State & Local Affairs – Serves as a representative to State and Local officials and stakeholders regarding CAE USA’s business, as necessary
Legislative, Budget, & Policy Analyst – Identifies, analyzes, and disseminates timely and thorough analysis of impactful legislation, budget, appropriations, and policy to company stakeholders

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

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