Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Atlas Air

$164K — $205K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of relevant experience in government relations, preferably with Capitol Hill exposure.
  • Ability to engage with officials across political parties and diverse backgrounds.
  • In-depth understanding of aviation and experience with regulatory bodies.
  • Prior experience in preparing C-Suite executives for public engagements.
  • Proven track record of using various strategies to influence policy.

Responsibilities

  • Educate policymakers about the Company’s initiatives and corporate matters.
  • Monitor and influence relevant legislation, particularly in aviation and environmental policy.
  • Provide analysis of federal policy developments to Global Government Affairs team.
  • Build and maintain relationships with congressional offices and key external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to create cohesive advocacy strategies.
  • Draft policy documents, briefings, and strategic communications for federal agencies and Congress.
  • Enhance the Company’s image through stakeholder engagement and community outreach.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • 401K contributions.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

This position will advocate before the executive and legislative branches of the federal government on behalf of a leading global cargo airline. This role will serve as a key member of the Global Government Relations team which represents the Company before Congress, regulators, international policymakers, state and local governments, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will help shape and execute advocacy strategies on a broad range of corporate issues with a focus on transportation and environmental policy. The ideal candidate will bring strong Capitol Hill relationships and deep experience navigating complex legislative and political environments.

Federal Advocacy & Lobbying:
  • Educates policymakers on key Company initiatives and general corporate matters.
  • Track, analyze, and influence bills, hearings, amendments, and appropriations relevant to Atlas. This primarily includes aviation and climate policy but may also include tax, energy, security, workforce development, and occasionally hub specific matters. .
  • Provides timely analysis to Global Government Affairs colleagues on federal policy developments
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with congressional offices, committee staff, and external stakeholders.
  • Closely with internal teams to ensure integrated advocacy strategies.
  • Draft policy analyses, briefing materials, testimony, correspondence, legislation, and strategic communications for Congress and federal agencies.
  • Promotes Atlas Air's brand with stakeholders and supports awareness of the Company's community affairs and philanthropic efforts.
  • Support ongoing outreach to members of our corporate PAC, including briefings and monthly communication.
  • Represent the company in association meetings, stakeholder discussions, and external events.

Qualifications:
  • 10 years of relevant experience with a keen understanding of the U.S. Congress, executive branch, PAC and trade association landscape. Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred.
  • Ability to work on a bi-partisan basis and to interact professionally and constructively with senior government officials and staffers with different backgrounds
  • Deep understanding of the aviation industry as well as experience with administrative agencies.
  • Experience preparing and staffing C-Suite and other executive leaders to interact in public and private settings on high level issues and engagements.
  • Demonstrated experience creatively leveraging a range of tools and tactics to influence policy outcomes.

Skills:
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills, including public speaking roles on behalf of a company/government/organization.
  • Advanced ability to research and analyze complex policy issues.
  • Superior time-management skills with respect to setting priorities and managing multiple workflows against tight deadlines.
  • Outstanding professional poise and maturity when interacting with internal and external colleagues at every level.


Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

$164,000-$205,000 USD

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