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POSITION SUMMARY Promotes the company’s business objectives with institutional stakeholders; advocate for a sound and competitive environment for the aerospace and defense sector; and support the company’s Business Units by engaging with US government agencies, business associations, and aerospace/defense companies while ensuring the highest levels of ethics and compliance. In addition, the position will oversee and implement long, and medium-term objectives and strategies related to Embraer Defense and Security business objectives. JOB RESPONSIBLITIES Ensure that the company’s image is positive and reflects the Company’s core values. Protects our company's developed image by ensuring that all Washington-based contacts made by company employees are coordinated through the Washington office. Provides support to company functional areas in achieving their results where political action and engagement is needed. Develops and maintains relations with members on Capitol Hill and related government agencies to facilitate lobbying efforts as needed. Supports the Vice President, External Relations in various business associations and councils that are important to our company’s business and are needed to advance the interests of our company. Advises the Vice President External Relations on political actions and/or initiatives that impact our company and how our company should respond. Extends political support & activities to Canada. Develops and manages a global business intelligence network focused on politically relevant areas. Works in conjunction with and in some cases directs the consultants hired by the company to achieve objectives. Utilizes intelligence to develop and propose company functional strategic actions that promote the company’s business interests. Attend political and social functions and other meetings as necessary to support the company’s business interests. Assists in the preparation of reports, position papers and presentations. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Education: Bachelor’s degree required Master’s degree preferred Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience working as a representative of a company or directly with members of Congress and related government agencies. Prefer previous experience with the budget and appropriations process particularly including the Department of Defense and program advocacy process before key Congressional defense authorization and appropriations committees. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 75% Tactical / 25% Strategic. Understanding of Federal Budget Process. Ability to develop and execute solutions to address the long-term, sustainable needs of Embraer’s business units and the company. Understand the corporate affairs and political relationship environment. Strong communication and negotiation skills/techniques. Ability to follow company policies and procedures. Ability to travel - approximately 25% including international when needed. Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements 50% in-office work Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations. GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures. Honors and protect confidential and proprietary documents and information. Satisfies work schedule requirements. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned. Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobleads-US

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