Requisition ID: 492
Location: ULA - Washington DC (CC ULS)
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: 25%
At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.
Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary.
Job Overview & Responsibilities
As the world’s premiere launch provider, United Launch Alliance is looking for a Director of Legislative Affairs to join our small, passionate team of accomplished experts. Responsibilities include:
- Support the Vice President of Government Operations & Strategic Communications as the lead on Federal legislative issues, with a strong focus on defense and national security.
- Build and cultivate relationships with key Congressional Offices & Committees to support company priorities.
- Manage coordination and interface with key legislative consultants, advocacy groups, think tanks, foundations, and associations.
- Lead and manage the DC legislative team.
We are seeking a dynamic, engaged, professional to serve as a valuable contributor toward our legislative and regulatory goals. This position will be based out of our Arlington, VA location.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Required Years of Experience
Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience with a relevant Congressional office or Committee.
- Customer relationship management experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
- Extraordinarily high judgment, energy, creativity, and standards for yourself and others.
- Ability to assemble briefings and read-ahead material for ULA and member company leadership on agency actions and budget requests.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of ULA’s product line and product evolution.
- Familiarity with the US space launch procurement process.
What makes ULA different?
Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.
We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution.
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
- Generous paid time off.
- Flexible work environments.
Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.
Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual.
ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.
ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program.
Nearest Major Market: Arlington Virginia
Nearest Secondary Market: Washington DC
