Sr Manager, Government Affairs

American Airlines Inc.; Virginia; In loco; USD 121.000 - 201.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Employee discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Capitol Hill

Executive presence

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Project planning

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: 1200 17th Street Investors, LLC (DCA-INVS)

Cities: Washington Reagan - DC

Requisition ID: 89347

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 Sr Manager, Government Affairs will report to the Managing Director, Head of Congressional Affairs and will be based in Washington, DC. The Global Government Affairs group represents the Company before Congress, regulators, international policymakers, state and local governments, and other stakeholders.

Pay Range: $121,000-$201,000

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 it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• 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.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• 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 and constructively with senior government officials and staffers with different backgrounds

Skills, Licenses, and Certifications

• Ability to build and facilitate long-term relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
• Ability to exhibit an executive presence and engage government policy makers
• Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skillsExcellent project planning and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to effectively and clearly communicate a strategic vision

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 Reagan - DC

Requisition ID: 89347