Aerospace Standards — Government & Industry Leader (DC)

Fullsight; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fullsight, a shared services group serving SAE ITC, SAE International, and PRI, seeks a Senior Principal to lead government and industry engagement for the Aerospace Standards program in the Washington, DC area. You will shape strategy, represent SAE with government agencies and industry stakeholders, and drive initiatives across the organization.

The role requires 10+ years in relevant fields, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in business and/or associations with at least five years in government-facing roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical) or related field.
• Demonstrated project management and high-level stakeholder relationship skills.
• Experience in aerospace, operations, or regulatory environments; strong government interface.

Responsibilities

• Lead government and industry engagement for the Aerospace Standards program in Washington, DC.
• Develop and promote relationships with FAA, DoD, NASA, and industry groups to advance SAE standards.
• Coordinate committees and activities ensuring timely development of standards and services.
• Motivate stakeholder leadership and foster cross-organizational collaboration.
• Build a pipeline of government-funded opportunities in emerging technology areas.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Public policy liaison

Executive communication

Project management

Aerospace industry knowledge

Operations understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fullsight, a shared services group serving SAE ITC, SAE International, and PRI, seeks a Senior Principal to lead government and industry engagement for the Aerospace Standards program in the Washington, DC area. You will shape strategy, represent SAE with government agencies and industry stakeholders, and drive initiatives across the organization.

The role requires 10+ years in relevant fields, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate regulatory environments.