Government Affairs Specialist 3

Date: Oct 22, 2024

Location: Arlington, VA, US, 22209

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 621

Location: ULA - Washington DC (CC ULS)

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

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. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

ULA is hiring a Government Affairs Specialist 3 to join our growing legislative affairs team in Washington, DC. This role is responsible for executing ULA lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill. to include direct interface with House and Senate elected officials, their professional and personal staffs, and may include members and staff of Defense Appropriations, Intelligence, and Defense Authorization committees. This role will be responsible for translating company strategic objectives into an actionable lobbying plan to positively influence legislators in support of the National Security Space Launch program and other company priorities. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Analyze legislation, policy, and budget trends to support strategic planning and business development. - Research and create messaging products promoting company products, plans and business initiatives.
• Facilitate ULA executive leadership (CEO, COO, CFO) engagements with members of the Legislative Branch and Executive Branch civil service, military, and government appointees.
• Conduct workshops and coordinate supplier outreach activities to further leverage support for ULA products and programs.
• Prepare and conduct meetings/presentations to senior legislative officials and their staffs.
• Interpret legislation and budget proposals for their impact to ULA product lines and initiatives and assemble executive summaries for senior leadership. Provide briefings to ULA and member company leadership on legislative environment, schedule, budget status, funding of key programs, and competitor legislative activities.
• Assess election results, House and Senate committee composition, and legislative allegiances for their impact on ULA and their susceptibility to influence. - Participate in third party (think tank, associations, professional trade groups…etc) engagements.
• Provide assistance and coordination to the government relations company-wide focal on issues regarding the impact of government's activities.
• Assemble briefings and read-ahead material for ULA and member company leadership on agency actions, regulatory decisions, and budget requests.
• Analyze pending and/or proposed legislation/regulations (including amendments), routing information to subject matter experts for input and identifying the potential impact to the company to advise key decision-makers.
• Support ULA executive leadership engagements.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with appropriations and the appropriation process, and/or the authorization process as it relates to defense.
• Strong experience working and networking on Capital Hill.
• Experience with a relevant Congressional office or Committee, Trade Association, and/or experience with the Executive Branch in a national security capacity is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret clearance is required. US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Congressional exposure.
• Experience with trade associations and/or think tanks.
• Has had experience with political or executive correspondence.
• Understanding of ULA's product evolution.
• Familiarity with the launch procurement process.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• A current TS security clearance is preferred.

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. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

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. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.