Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

The Legislative Affairs Manager coordinates and executes strategies to build and maintain Federal Government support for AV customers’ programs. This key role within the Washington Operations team is responsible for analyzing legislation and regulations, coordinating advocacy and lobbying actions, engaging with legislators and staff on defense authorization and appropriations, and assisting with the management of the company’s political action committee. The Legislative Affair Manager is a lead information source for congressional activities and coordinator of lobbying efforts, enabling AV to educate and advocate effectively within the federal resource allocation process. 

Duties

Coordinate and support AV’s legislative affairs strategy to facilitate strategic business growth initiatives, including engagement strategy with Members of Congress, Committees, and other stakeholders to increase support for AV customer programs.Manage and grow the AV Political Action Committee. Coordinate and partner with AV consultant lobbyists, manage compliance requirements and federal filings.Coordinate and support AV executive engagements in the Washington, DC area. Coordinate and oversee visits by Members of Congress and staff to AV facilities. Develop trusted relationships across AV’s businesses and functions to maximize the impact of the Washington Operations team on company growth initiatives and strategic captures.  Build and maintain trusted relationships with congressional and federal agency staff, coalition and association partners, and industry teammates. Manage AV’s congressional engagement process including content creation, knowledge management, briefing materials, and engagement tracking. Other duties as assigned

Experience

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and at least 8 years of progressively complex experience in government relations, business development, or within government.Experience interacting with senior business leaders and government customers.Knowledge of federal appropriations and policy processes and how these impact AV’s growth objectives.

Additional Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.This is a registered lobbyist position.Position is full-time on-site in Arlington, VA. Travel may be required.Strong verbal and written communications and customer service skills. High level of organizational skill and attention to detail; strong proficiency in business software and tools. Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.A desire to take on new responsibilities and challenges, collaborate with and learn from colleagues, and become an integral part of the best Washington Office in the aerospace and defense industry.   And critically, a recognition that the quality of our collective work directly impacts the capabilities available to American servicemembers.  

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$118,107 - $167,475

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required