Senior Director, Procurement Policy

Aerospace Industries Association•Arlington, VA

1d•$156,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Senior Director, Procurement Policy supports the Vice President for National Security Policy on all matters relating to Department of War procurement policy, including but not limited to, the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, contract management, commercial item procurement, and pricing policy matters. The incumbent represents AIA on these and related issues to AIA membership, outside organizations, the Pentagon, 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 AIA member companies, councils, and committees, and is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, proposing, and advocating for legislation, regulation, and policies concerning defense procurement; monitoring development and implementation of such rules; and other related areas.

Requirements

Must be a known and respected practitioner in the defense acquisition community, with focused experience in defense contracting policies and practices.
Deep understanding of the U.S and international defense ecosystem.
Minimum of 12 years of experience in the Department of War, the U.S. Congress, a defense supplier, and/or a relevant trade association.
Excellent writing, research, speaking ability.
Superior attention to detail.
Skilled at working within large groups with divergent views to build consensus.

Nice To Haves

Combination of both industry and Department of War experience is highly valued.
Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
Specialized acquisition credentials and certifications, and/or a Juris Doctor or Master’s degree with contracting, business, or national security concentration are preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as AIA’s primary defense contracting policy resource.
Responds to inquiries from member companies, government officials, the public, and the press, which may range from general questions to highly technical requests requiring significant effort to assemble data and related background information.
Prepares Congressional testimony on association positions for AIA leaders.
Maintains regular contact with government officials and representatives of the Department of War, the Office of Management and Budget, other Executive Branch agencies, and other offices.
May 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, and other senior individuals in and out of government.
May be called upon to present AIA’s views orally and in writing to government and industry officials and to the media.
Represents AIA in coalitions that are formed to present a unified approach on national security policy issues of mutual interest.
Represents AIA positions as a spokesperson at conferences and seminars.
Contributes articles and news items to AIA publications, highlighting issues and developments within the NSP division’s portfolio.
Prepares summaries of such issues for use during AIA or outside meetings.
Supports the Vice President for National Security Policy by leading and coordinating the activities of AIA’s acquisition-focused councils, committees and working groups, primarily the Acquisition Policy Council, Cost Principles Committee, Contract Management Committee, Commercial Items Working Group, and others.
Policy Leadership 40%: Representing AIA to all stakeholders across the federal contracting community.
Policy Leadership 40%: Leading AIA input to, comments on, and communications regarding defense procurement policy matters, including executive orders, regulatory actions, policy memoranda, and other guidance affecting defense procurement.
Policy Leadership 40%: Analyzing industry challenges and opportunities and synthesizing concepts and ideas coming from government contacts and AIA’s council, committee and working group activities into cohesive policy positions.
Collaboration & Advocacy 40%: Advocating for the association’s acquisition and procurement priorities and agenda in collaboration with internal AIA staff, including representatives from Communications, Legislative Affairs, International Affairs, Space Systems, and other divisions.
Collaboration & Advocacy 40%: Providing regular input and advisory support to the Washington Procurement Committee and informing AIA legislative goals and activities as it relates to defense acquisition and procurement matters.
Collaboration & Advocacy 40%: Building industry consensus among member companies on relevant and timely defense procurement topics and issues and serving as staff liaison to relevant internal and external groups.
Industry Activities 20%: Overseeing arrangements and content for periodic council and committee meetings (including developing the agenda, assembling background information and materials, arranging for speakers and other participants, and ensuring that minutes are prepared), and managing expenses associated with all council and committee meetings.
Industry Activities 20%: Assisting with the planning and execution of major association events, including Executive Committee and Washington Representatives meetings and semi-annual Board of Governors meetings.
Other duties as assigned