Government Relations Director

CAE USA Inc.

Strategic government relations
Defense policy expertise
Federal budget and appropriations knowledge
CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness

Job Summary

  • CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
  • The position serves as a strategic representative of CAE USA Inc. to senior US government leaders, foreign officials, aerospace industry officials, and trade associations.
  • CAE offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance in a respectful and safe work environment.

Matching Summary

CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic government relations
  • Defense policy expertise
  • Federal budget and appropriations knowledge
  • Business development leadership
  • Stakeholder engagement with Congress
  • Strategic communications execution
  • Government-industry interactions

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with FOCI mitigation agreements
  • Knowledge of aerospace simulation and training market
  • Ability to establish government relations functions
  • Adaptability to shifting political dynamics
  • Teamwork in small focused teams
  • Professionalism and composure with senior leaders

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • 10+ years senior government experience
  • Experience with US Congress stakeholders
  • Expertise in defense policy and regulatory matters
  • Eligibility for DoD Personal Security Clearance
  • US citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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