GE Aerospace Hiring for Senior Manager, Government Relations at Washington, DC Full Time

Job Description Summary Strengthen and maintain GE Aerospace’s Government Relations in the United States by engaging and advocating with the national government and other political stakeholders. Develop policy positions with a deep understanding of GE Aerospace’s policy priorities and drive policy agenda that support the business strategy. Pursue external funding for the local business. Work closely together with the local business leaders to strengthen the growth & development in the United States. Job Description

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop policy positions drawing on a deep understanding of GE Aerospace’ s businesses and policy priorities in the United States
• Work closely together with the business leaders in order to develop a GAP strategy and action plan
• Engage and advocate with national government – at all appropriate levels to ensure that the GE Aerospace Business point of view is taken into account and track key policies, laws, and regulations impacting Aviation sectors in the United States
• Participate in and influence policy debates and their outcomes
• Identify at an early stage, quantify and prioritize emerging related regulations and legislation that will affect GE Businesses in the United States , and ensure business awareness of the potential risks and benefits, and advocate for changes and amendments where appropriate
• Support the pursuit on research and cohesion agenda for further financing of GE Aerospace investments. Understand public funding scope and opportunities in the United States and implement strategies to enable GE Aerospace to benefit from such opportunities
• Participate in trade association meetings and drive trade activity on priority issues
• Responsible for coordinating strategic policy campaigns, particularly in Aviation -related sectors

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years professional experience, with at least five of those years in cumulative congressional and executive branch experience

Desired Characteristics

• Proven experience working with government stakeholders in leading & shaping policy
• Proven experience in aviation infrastructure policy
• Understanding of domestic and global aviation related policy developments and decision-making processes, including the ability to identify and provide input to key decision makers
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive strategies to lead and shape complex legislative or regulatory issues
• Successful experience working on governmental affairs issues
• Commitment to conducting GE Aerospace business affairs with the highest integrity, including strict adherence to applicable laws and GE Aerospace ‘s values, which often go beyond mere legal compliance
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, including experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple business entities in an extremely fast paced environment
• Demonstrated orientation towards business growth
• Substantive understanding of key aviation -related issues – recognized for this expertise within government and industry
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven thought leader on issues and active participant in project teams
• Goal orientation and a high degree of personal initiative
• Strong oral and written communication and advocacy skills
• Ability to influence and lead in a matrix organization
• Experience leading and developing teams is an advantage

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No