DC-Based Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy

American Airlines Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 121,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Senior Manager, Government Affairs based in Washington, DC. The role partners with the Managing Director to represent the company before Congress, regulators, and other policymakers, guiding policy priorities and strategic engagement.

You will build bipartisan relationships, educate policymakers on our initiatives, analyze federal policy developments, and promote the airline’s brand and community efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience on Capitol Hill, in the Executive Branch, or a similar role at a Fortune 500 company
• Ability to work on a bi-partisan basis and to interact professionally with senior government officials and staffers with different backgrounds
• Ability to build and facilitate long-term relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
• Ability to engage government policy makers with an executive presence and strong negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison to members of the Democratic Caucus in the United States Congress, focusing on building and maintaining relationships with offices representing hub states and committees of jurisdiction.
• Educates policymakers on American’s policy priorities, key Company initiatives, and general corporate matters.
• Provides timely analysis to Global Government Affairs colleagues on federal policy developments related to transportation, aviation, tax, energy, security, and workforce development.
• Promotes the American Airlines brand with stakeholders and supports awareness of the Company’s community affairs and philanthropic efforts.
• Serves as an active Ambassador for the AA Political Action Committee and represents the Company at congressional fundraising events.
• Participates in industry events and maintains engagement with relevant trade associations such as Airlines for America (A4A), U.S. Travel Association, and others.

Skills

Capitol Hill

Executive presence

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Project planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

American Airlines is seeking a Senior Manager, Government Affairs based in Washington, DC. The role partners with the Managing Director to represent the company before Congress, regulators, and other policymakers, guiding policy priorities and strategic engagement.

You will build bipartisan relationships, educate policymakers on our initiatives, analyze federal policy developments, and promote the airline’s brand and community efforts.