Analyst/Sr Analyst, Federal Affairs

American Airlines; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) Program

Additional Benefits

Job summary

American Airlines in Washington, DC is seeking an Analyst, Federal Affairs to support regulatory and legislative initiatives. You will monitor federal regulatory developments, conduct research, and prepare briefing materials for Government Affairs leadership.

Based in the nation’s capital, the role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years in government affairs or related fields; experience with aviation or regulated industries is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years in government affairs, public policy, regulatory or federal environments.
• Strong research, analytic, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities and the capacity to prepare briefings and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and assess federal regulatory, legislative, and policy developments affecting the airline industry.
• Conduct research and analysis on federal issues and summarize findings for Government Affairs leadership and partners.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for internal and external meetings.
• Evaluate regulatory actions, legislative proposals, and industry developments and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Support responses to information requests and regulatory/compliance activities.
• Maintain tracking tools, databases, and reporting materials related to policy matters.
• Collaborate with internal partners to gather information and support regulatory initiatives.
• Assist with meeting prep, stakeholder communications, and administrative activities.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, economics, business, law, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:1200 17th Street Investors, LLC (DCA-INVS)
Cities:Washington CRE & Fac Off - DC
Requisition ID:87947

Job Description

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

The Analyst, Federal Affairs supports American Airlines' engagement with federal regulatory and legislative stakeholders by conducting research and analysis, evaluating emerging regulatory issues, and providing strategic insights on matters impacting the aviation industry and the company. Based in Washington, D.C., this role assists in tracking legislative and regulatory activity, preparing briefing materials, and gathering insights to support Government Affairs initiatives. Working closely with internal stakeholders and team members, the Analyst helps ensure the company remains informed about federal policy developments and emerging regulatory matters.

Pay Range: $72,000-$131,000

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever itis deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

Monitor, analyze, and assess federal regulatory, legislative, and policy developments affecting the airline industry

Conduct research and analysis on federal issues and summarize findings for Government Affairs leadership and business partners

Assist in preparing briefings, reports, presentations, and background materials for internal and external meetings

Evaluate and summarize regulatory actions, legislative proposals, and industry developments and communicate potential impacts to stakeholders.

Support responses to information requests and assist with regulatory and compliance-related activities

Maintain tracking tools, databases, and reporting materials related to policy and regulatory matters

Collaborate with internal business partners to collect information and support ongoing regulatory initiatives

Assist with meeting preparation, stakeholder communications, and administrative activities related to Government Affairs priorities

Support special projects and analyses as assigned

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, economics, business, law, or a related field
2 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, legislative affairs, research, congressional, or federal agency environments

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Recent experience working in or with federal agencies, and/or congressional offices
Exposure to federal legislative or regulatory processes
Experience conducting research and preparing reports or presentations
Familiarity with aviation, transportation, or other highly regulated industries
Experience supporting projects involving multiple stakeholders

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex regulatory and policy issues, synthesize information from multiple sources, and communicate business implications to senior leadership.

Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to gather, organize, and summarize information from multiple sources

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prepare clear reports, presentations, and briefing materials

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to learn and apply knowledge of regulatory and legislative processes

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

Cities:Washington CRE & Fac Off - DC
Requisition ID:87947