Vice President of Government Affairs

Fincantieri Marine Group • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Vice President of Government Affairs serves as the company’s senior representative and strategic advisor on all government relations matters, with a focus on defense, maritime, and national security policy. This executive will build and maintain trusted relationships with senior officials across the U.S. Government — including the Department of Defense, Navy, Congress, and the White House — to advance corporate priorities and strengthen the company’s role in supporting the nation’s defense and industrial base. This position requires a leader with deep understanding of government operations, policy formulation, and legislative processes, as well as experience navigating classified and sensitive matters. Traveling, domestic and international, may be required.

Requirements

• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
• Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMG and shall have high values for safety awareness
• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 16 Years of government affairs, production, or legislative roles within Capitol Hill or related sectors experience required
• Security Clearance: Active or eligible for Top Secret / SCI clearance required

Responsibilities

• Government Relations Strategy: Lead and execute federal relations initiatives that advance FMG’s defense and maritime priorities.
• Stakeholder & Policy Engagement: Represent the company with key government leaders and agencies while monitoring and influencing policy and legislation.
• Executive Advising & Compliance: Counsel leadership on political and regulatory matters and ensure all activities meet ethics, lobbying, and security standards.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems, and develop employees with the skills, abilities, competencies and values needed to achieve the Company goals
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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