Manager of Government Affairs

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What You'll Do As the Manager of Government Affairs, you will work closely with the government affairs team to execute the legislative and government funding and support strategy for High Point Aerotechnologies' (HPA) defense portfolio of companies. You will develop planning efforts, working across HPA's defense business units to advise, educate, and develop strategy and support for our policy positions, advocacy, grant management, contracts, and compliance efforts at various governmental agencies. Reporting to the Chief of Government Affairs, the Manager of Government Affairs will provide support to the overall sales and marketing team, focusing on developing relationships and identifying local, state, tribal, federal, and global government initiatives that provide a vehicle for the company to expand business development where opportunities align. This individual will network with stakeholders at the local, state (CA, CO, ID, OK, TX, VA, etc.) and federal levels. Key policy areas of focus include defense, aerospace, transportation, and border security policies. This position will be based in Washington, DC with willingness to travel 30% of the time. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of the government affairs team and the DC based lobbyists/consultants to further strategic goals of the portfolio. Maintain a team-oriented environment with regular communications that educate and deeply involve all other appropriate company leaders on legislative policy and regulatory issues, working closely with the CROs and CTOs of each business unit. This work will involve establishing meaningful communications, structure, and processes. Work with Chief Revenue Officers to implement a strategy to focus Federal Business Development efforts on the highest probability of winning opportunities, balancing short term & near term, matching to company's technology and product strengths. Track Department of Defense (DOD) and other non-DOD federal contracting and R&D opportunities utilizing SAM and industry announcements and work with the sales and marketing team to conduct outreach to prime contractors in pursuit of teaming arrangements. Prepare written responses to Requests for Information, Requests for Proposals, and grant opportunities while engaging relevant stakeholders within HPA's defense portfolio companies and among its collaborators. Attend (and also recommend/execute) briefings and events related to the key issues/policies and the variety of trade associations and coalitions relevant to HPA's defense portfolio companies. Conduct outreach and host events and tours for government stakeholders to further the policy and business development goals of the company. Implement and execute the strategies and tactics for achieving goals with support of relevant Congressional, Executive Branch, and Agency offices and individuals. Develop relationships and strategies to continue to secure additional state and federal grants from existing funders and new funders. Ensure measurable and effective outcomes of the advocacy strategy through brand building, relationship management, coalition building and strategic engagement and deployment of internal and external resources. Critical to this endeavor is the development of appropriate actionable relationships with key Administration individuals and leaders at several Agencies. Advance HPA's defense portfolio companies' brands in the policy and political community to include all appropriate outreach programs, civic event sponsorships, political fundraising events, third party groups, partnerships, and development. Initiate local/state/tribal/federal external affairs, promote key themes as determined by each portfolio company, and utilize these opportunities to elevate the story and policy agenda goals of HPA's defense portfolio. Qualifications And Skills The ability to communicate persuasively and effectively, both verbally and in writing, at the highest levels of government and with a variety of audiences is essential. The ability to bring strong credibility to the brand of HPA's industry leadership in the policy ecosystem. This can be gained from: years of proven success as a government affairs/relations professional with 1) experience in the Federal Government, including within the executive or legislative branches, 2) global company facing similar issues, 3) other industry advocacy roles. A detailed understanding of U.S. government including the interaction with the global landscape, trade policy, national security issues, defense, manufacturing, and technology. If coming from another corporation or association, successful prior experience integrating the legislative policy developed by the federal government affairs team across a global company. Given the complexity of geopolitical and policy challenges facing global companies and the energy industry, the candidate must be able to work with diverse business lines and functional partners. Knowledge of, and relations with, key U.S. stakeholders including key Congressional Committees, the DOD, Department of Energy, Department of Commerce, and the State Department. Ability to manage multiple direct reports and teams. An undergraduate degree is required. An MBA or a Juris Doctor is preferred. A willingness to travel as needed is required at least 30%.