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Sr Director Government Relations

Our team is responsible for government affairs, international strategy, international business, and trade and regulatory compliance. We provide strategic guidance across the organization, helping to find alignment and compliance between SNC and the national security priorities of the U.S. government.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we're applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you're passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission.

As Sr Director Government Relations, you will drive initiatives to support the development and implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with government and industry groups. You'll be responsible for representing the company on legislative and regulatory affairs with elected officials and government officials in regulatory agencies and ensure appropriate company participation in government forums and industry group meetings. You'll develop key relationships with designated trade and business associations, and advocacy groups on political, legislative and regulatory issues of importance to the company and ensure communications on behalf of the company are clear and consistent. You'll also monitor federal legislative proposals in order to support the assessment of opportunities available within and beyond our existing markets, offerings and business models.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Working knowledge and experience with government relations and affairs, legislation, grassroots advocacy, or campaign organizing experience
• Experience serving as the liaison between a corporation and government with experience effectively communicating with senior executives regarding governmental policy threats and opportunities
• Technical understanding of current service capabilities
• Ability to possess a strategic mindset in order to navigate, affect, and/or lead complex initiatives with senior-level stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills; ability to establish and develop relationships, coalitions, and partnerships with ease
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Typically 12-15 years of relevant experience.
• Operational expertise on how the NAOC operates but also how the White House, DHS/FEMA, USSTRATCOM, and SecDef operations, assets, etc. are framed and operate including continuity of operations, continuity of government, and continuity of the presidency expert.
• Familiarity with Global Strike Command, NC3 and those operational experiences directly translate into the SAOC and other Title-10 programs.
• Knowledge of and ability to work across DoD, FEMA, and EOP
• Knowledge of logistical and maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of communications and requirements for the 42 different NAOC communications equipment.
• Knowledge of battle staff duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Training and similar requirements--front end and battle staff.
• Knowledge of facility requirements.
• Possess a track record of delivering results by developing and implementing advocacy programs in the legislative and executive branches.
• Demonstrated first-hand familiarity with congressional and executive branch politics, processes, customs, and ethics.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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