Government Relations Director

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Job Description

Full-time

Government Relations Director, FAA

Position Overview

This position is part of the Parsons Government Relations team and is responsible for developing and implementing Federal Government Relations advocacy for Parsons’ aviation portfolio, including air traffic control modernization initiatives. The individual will report to the Senior Director, Federal Government Relations, and will collaborate with the business unit to identify policy and business priorities and create a comprehensive federal lobbying engagement plan and strategy.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Work closely with the Senior Director, Federal Government Relations.
• Leverage your pre-existing network and the U.S. Government Relations team’s network to advocate for Parsons’ policy positions related to Parson’s FAA portfolio including air traffic control modernization, ensuring compliance with federal regulation and alignment with organizational goals.
• Represent Parsons before Members of Congress and their staffs on Capitol Hill, and in their home states and districts.
• Strengthen relationships with senior executive branch officials and with key Members, Staff, and Committees on Capitol Hill, especially those responsible for FAA appropriations and authorizations, in a way that advances Parsons’ priorities, programs, and brand.
• Monitor, analyze, and track FAA regulatory developments, policies, budgetary trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Advance the legislative priorities and needs of Parsons on Capitol Hill consistent with established goals and metrics.
• Communicate effectively and continually with the Government Relations team and business unit regarding ongoing Hill efforts, upcoming events, status of priorities—including appropriations and legislative language requests—and other information which affects the company’s goals.
• Maximize the use and effectiveness of Parsons’ suppliers, industry groups, and trade associations, as well as outside consultants, advisers, and experts, to advance Parsons goals, priorities, and strategies.
• Conduct analyses of legislative initiatives and policy proposals, and how these interact with executive branch policies, initiatives and procedures, with a focus on broad budgetary trends and company operations, strategic planning and interactions with the government.
• Attend congressional hearings, conferences, meetings, and special events as necessary to advance Parsons’ goals and provide valued service to customers.
• Monitor congressional activities in the area of aviation to ensure company interests are protected.
• Plan and support visits by company leaders to Capitol Hill and by Members/staff to Parsons facilities for educational and/or constituent support purposes.
  
  
  

Qualifications Include

• Bachelor’s degree in business, political science, government, or related area
• 8 years professional experience in lobbying, policy experience on Capitol Hill.
• Working knowledge of legislative and executive branch processes, U.S. Government budget, authorization and appropriations cycles, and the cultures and key players in each institution.
• Experience working on critical infrastructure, aviation, and transportation issues, in the U.S. Congress or executive branch of Federal government.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and communications skills (including presentation and influence).
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment.
• Very strong analytical, organization and management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations and communicate persuasively in a way that can confidently and positively shape the views and expectations of Members of Congress, Professional Staff Members, Senior Executive Branch officials, and corporate executives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing multiple constituents internal and external – and customers in a way that keeps them fully informed of past progress, ongoing activities, and next steps.
• Self-starter with a bias for action who is able to manage time and multi-task effectively in a pro-active and innovative way.
  
  
  

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $144,800.00 - $260,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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