AEVEX

VP of Government Affairs

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Vp · Full-time

No sponsorship$293k-$355kDetected 47 days ago

CybersecurityStrategic CommunicationsBusiness DevelopmentSensorsLeadershipCommunicationRemote Sensing

About the role

The VP, Government Affairs will serve as the company's primary leader for government affairs and Washington engagement strategy during a significant stage of company growth and market expansion.
Qualified Candidates must live in the DC area.
Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions.
The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering
flight test instrumentation and support
AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses.

Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
Demonstrated executive-level leadership within government affairs, defense policy, congressional engagement, or federal strategy.
Deep understanding of the defense, aerospace, intelligence, and national security landscape.
Strong existing relationships across Congress, DoD, federal agencies, and/or the broader defense community.
Proven ability to influence and advise senior executives on strategic government affairs matters.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to operate strategically while navigating a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Demonstrated success shaping external engagement strategy and organizational positioning.
Strong analytical, political, and business acumen.
Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.

Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political developments that impact the organization.
Advise executive leadership on federal policy trends, defense priorities, appropriations activity, and emerging opportunities impacting the business.
Position AEVEX within the broader defense and aerospace ecosystem through strategic relationship development and external engagement.
Identify opportunities to strengthen the company's visibility, credibility, and influence across government and industry channels.
Represent AEVEX at congressional meetings, industry forums, policy discussions, trade associations, and national security events.
Provide strategic guidance regarding legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting the defense and aerospace sectors.
Oversee the company's PAC activities, including strategy, compliance, employee engagement initiatives, and reporting requirements.
Perform other duties as required.

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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