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Director, Government Relations - International Trade, Licensing, and Tax

Lensa
Washington, DC Intern
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
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Honeywell Aerospace, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a global leader in aerospace innovation. The company is a major global player in both commercial and defense aviation sectors. Its operations include engineering, manufacturing, research and development, and advanced aerospace technologies. Honeywell Aerospace technologies are found on every commercial, defense, and space aircraft worldwide. Our products include aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components, and navigation technologies.

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an experienced Director of Government Relations for International Trade, Licensing and Tax to help shape the future of a newly independent, global aerospace and defense leader. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company at the forefront of aerospace innovation, with a strong presence in United States and manufacturing locations around the world.

You will be responsible for advising on and advocating for legislative and regulatory trade and tax policies that support Honeywell’s business objectives, supporting export-import activities of the company, providing relevant subject matter support for performance of major contracts with government and commercial customers, and guiding the business in pursuing relevant tax, grant and incentive benefits that lower costs. This includes working directly with business leaders responsible for developing and implementing strategies on trade and export licenses to protect business interests. You will also monitor international tax and trade policies in relevant markets to Honeywell Aerospace, guide the company in protecting and advancing its equities, and oversee engagement with international partners, regulators or other government stakeholders on relevant tax and trade matters where necessary.

You will monitor and influence policy in commercial aviation and defense markets, advocating on behalf of Honeywell’s broad portfolio of advanced aerospace technologies. This role represents a unique opportunity to design and execute an integrated government relations strategy that strengthens Honeywell Aerospace’s position with US and global policymakers and strategic stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as subject matter expert on trade, tax, tariffs, and exports.
  • Advocate in Congress and the Executive Branch.
  • Implement strategies to secure legislative, regulatory, and policy outcomes favorable to the company.
  • Develop business strategies to shape and monitor the impacts of trade and tax agreements.
  • Track and report on tariffs, assess impacts and identify and guide potential mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate consultants and trade associations to support business objectives across tax, licensing and trade equities.
  • Monitor and engage, as necessary, on relevant tax and trade policies of foreign governments.
  • Maintain key relationships with Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury and other relevant regulatory and government entities, as well as international counterparts and embassies, where necessary.
  • Support export compliance activities.
  • Secure US government advocacy for strategic deal pursuits.

YOU MUST HAVE

  • 12 years of experience in either a government relations role in a large multi-national company, trade association or with one or more US government departments and agencies.
  • Must have substantial demonstrated policy experience in international trade, tax, and export policy.
  • Must have significant experience interacting with officials from different countries and cultures.

WE VALUE

  • Bachelor's degree and a master’s degree is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent external stakeholder management and engagement skills (senior public officials, Members of Congress, senior executives).
  • Highly effective communications skills with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated skill in synthesizing complex information from multiple sources, identifying and analyzing the most relevant points for specific audiences, and communicating effectively verbally and in written formats, including PowerPoint.
  • Acts with urgency, able to prioritize decisions and mitigate risk where needed.
  • Strategic thinker that achieves results.
  • Self-motivated, dedicated team player with a keen sense of accountability.

The annual base salary range for this position is $200,000-250,000 Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: BENEFITS AT HONEYWELL

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

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