Senior Manager, Government Affairs

4 days ago

Arlington VA United States AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International Full time

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems and robotics, represents corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government, and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets. We pride ourselves on being the leading trade association serving a growing autonomous vehicle industry sector including drones, automated and remotely operated ground and maritime vehicles, and their related components and systems. 


The Opportunity

The Senior Manager of Government Affairs will enhance AUVSI’s growing advocacy portfolio by driving the adoption of key priorities within the legislative branch and federal government agencies. This role will focus on building and maintaining relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, and their staff, while tracking and promoting legislation, regulations, policies, and funding that support the integration of uncrewed systems. The Senior Manager will advocate for impactful changes with key decision-makers and must have proven experience working directly with elected officials. This position requires federal lobbyist registration.


Essential Job Functions

The Senior Manager, Government Affairs will manage and support AUVSI’s advocacy portfolio across multiple committees. Acting as a key liaison between the membership and AUVSI HQ, this role requires experience working with high-level executives, including CEOs. As the primary lobbyist for AUVSI’s Advocacy Committee, this individual will represent AUVSI on Capitol Hill and within the Executive Branch. Strong relationships with key lawmakers and their staff are essential for gathering critical intelligence and advancing advocacy priorities.


Goals for this position include:   


  • Provide AUVSI advocacy committee members with real-time advocacy intelligence, counsel, and support on advocacy priorities on Capitol Hill and from the government offices. 
  • Work with AUVSI members to foster consensus-based positions on key policy areas impacting the uncrewed systems sector.  
  • Retain current and recruit new members in the industry that are engaged in autonomy, uncrewed systems, AI, and cybersecurity.   
  • Support existing staff to manage the day-to-day activities of AUVSI’s Advocacy Committees. 
  • Write briefs, letters, summaries, and other materials to support members, AUVSI communications, and other internal and external needs. 
  • The ability to effectively respond to Congressional requests for feedback on pending and/or draft legislation, and support drafting, gathering feedback on, and submitting regulatory comments.  
  • Assist in the creation and execution of advocacy strategic plans and tactics. 


Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or a related field preferred.
  • Three to five years of relevant work experience.
  • Capitol Hill experience as a staffer on a transportation or security focused committee and/or as a Transportation Legislative Assistant in a personal office of a Member of Congress that sits on a relevant Committee.
  • Candidates must be DC/DMV based and able to regularly commute to Capitol Hill.
  • Experience building relationships with people at all levels.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently as well as follow an established process.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.


Supervision

  • None.


Working Environment

  • This position will be based in our Arlington, VA office on a hybrid schedule (minimum of three days per week in the office); full remote would be considered for the right candidate.
  • The office space is a new construction with a state-of-the-art anti-microbial air filtration system.
  • Some travel is required, typically up to 30% of the time.


Physical Requirements

  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk, reach, stretch, and manual dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be asked to lift objects up to 15 lbs.


Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

As we lead our industry to new heights, our core values keep us grounded. They describe the shared beliefs and commitments that bring us together and make us a powerful advocate for autonomous technology. When we operate from our values, they inspire our daily actions, including the way we work with each other and the way we serve our members. AUVSI is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our team, partners, and members. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.


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