About the position
The Senior Director, Procurement Policy supports the Vice President for National Security Policy on all matters relating to DOD procurement policy, including but not limited to, contract management and pricing policy matters. The incumbent represents AIA on these and related issues to AIA membership, outside organizations, the Department of Defense (DOD), other executive branch agencies, and Congressional committees and member offices. Building on their experience, judgment, and network, the incumbent works with and seeks input from member companies, councils, and committees, and is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, proposing, and advocating for legislation, regulation, and policies concerning defense procurement; monitoring implementation of such rules; and other related areas.
Responsibilities
- Serve as AIA's primary defense contracting policy resource.
- Respond to inquiries from member companies, government officials, military personnel, the public, and the press.
- Prepare Congressional testimony on association positions for AIA leaders.
- Maintain regular contact with government officials and representatives of the DOD, Executive Branch agencies, and other offices.
- Accompany the Vice President for National Security Policy and other senior AIA leaders to meet with senior Administration officials, members of Congress and staff, AIA member company Chief Executive Officers and other executives.
- Present AIA's views orally and in writing to government and industry officials and to the media.
- Represent AIA in coalitions that are formed to present a unified approach on national security policy issues of mutual interest.
- Contribute articles and news items to AIA publications, highlighting issues and developments within the NSP division's portfolio.
- Prepare summaries of issues for use during AIA or outside meetings.
- Lead and coordinate the activities of AIA's acquisition-focused councils, committees and working groups.
Requirements
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in the DOD, the U.S. Congress, a DOD supplier, and/or a relevant trade association.
- Deep understanding of the U.S and international defense ecosystem.
- Excellent writing, research, and speaking ability.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Skilled at working within large groups with divergent views to build consensus.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree, preferred.
- Specialized acquisition credentials and certifications.
- Juris Doctor or Master's degree with contracting, business, or national security concentration.
