As Vice President Legislative Affairs, you'll serve as a lead representative for legislative issues in the Washington D.C. environment. You'll provide information, advice, and perspectives to senior corporate executives concerning policies, trends and activities within the Congress and key customer organizations, oversee comprehensive communications and action/engagement plans, influence positive outcomes for the company, and build networks, coalitions, and contacts to effectively execute action plans. You will be responsible for ensuring a comprehensive knowledge base is available to build, craft, and focus key messaging and content for Legislative and Government Affairs engagement. You'll guide the strategic integration of executives, program managers, business development, marketing/outreach, program, and technical teams to build and maintain strong communications. Additionally, you'll also lead integration activities with all corporate functions, including the communications, legal, and executive support functions at the corporate headquarters. Your duties will also include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement efforts and serving as a lobbyist with the full range of responsibilities and accountability associated with this role.Sierra Space—based in Louisville, CO with operations in Madison, WI, Durham, NC, Huntsville, AL, Houston, TX, and Kennedy Space Center, FL—designs and manufactures the Dream Chaser spaceplane and other advanced spacecraft, commercial space destinations, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers, and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space.Must-haves: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Political Science or a related field of studyRelevant experience may be considered in lieu of required educationProven knowledge and experience executing all professional lobbyist activities and actions, relevant law and policy items, key stakeholder engagement activities, time-phased event planning, focused Legislative campaign execution, timely legislation and appropriation budget summaries, and relevant industry or professional group activitiesProgressive experience developing Congressional strategies, campaign plans, and tactical engagements with relevant legislative and government stakeholders to support marketing plans for major company programs and implementing necessary action plans to generate required Congressional support for these programsExtensive experience providing enhanced legislative and government affairs support; ability to responsively apply and communicate this knowledge in a highly professional and capable manner to government, industry, and internal audiences to effectively shape strategy, outcomes, and initiatives aligned with the company and business area priorities and objectivesStrong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express concepts in verbal and written formsExcellent interpersonal and influence skills to cultivate relationships, facilitate negotiations, and build partnerships with customers Preferred: Typically 15-20 years of relevant experience; 10+ years of experience working on legislative matters in the private sector, a Congressional office, or an Executive AgencyAbility to navigate change and uncertainty, make defensible decisions in ambiguity and own those decisionsMastery of the ability to drive innovative thinking, lead and inspire your team, instill collaboration, challenge status quo, manage complex situations, delegate authority, and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situationsPossess leadership acumen to perform as a true strategic partner to top company executives; ability to establish presence and demeanor to interface and work collaboratively with leaders and skill to make significant contributions on key leadership committeesDemonstrated passion for ideation, intellectual curiosity, and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purposeProven long-term and strategic perspective that extends beyond the immediate initiatives; visualizes and articulates a clear directionTeam oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionBackground in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense ConsolidatedAdjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services. Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements: Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and stepsFrequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterityRarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.Working Conditions: Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materialsRarely exposed to loud noises Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
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