Vice-President, Government Relations

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs. Job Description Vice-President – Government Relations Washington D.C. A new opportunity has arisen to join us as The Vice President - Government Relations. As The Vice President of Government Affairs you will be a key player on a team of government relations professionals. In this role you will be responsible for building relationships between all Rolls-Royce business units, the United States Congress, the U.S. Department of Defense and other key federal Executive Branch agencies in Washington, D.C. You will be responsible for executing strategies to achieve specific company priorities as well as assisting in the development and review of those strategies and priorities. You will also be responsible for forging and maintaining relationships with members of Congress and staff along with selected executive branch officials. Dream Big and Make an Impact In this role you will need the capability of independently analyzing ideal pathways to achieve strategic wins and functioning with varying levels of oversight from a suite of different clients. Government relations or Capitol Hill experience is required for this position. At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs. We embrace the power of data and technology and aim to be Digital First in everything we do. To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars’ worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialisation, we also offer freedom to cross-specialise and develop skills across a number of different areas. Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here. Key Accountabilities: Succinctly and capably translates Rolls-Royce technical capabilities, product offerings and market opportunities for defense applications; Monitors all stages of projects for politically important government business and serves as a resource for the dissemination of information to US government officials; Monitors authorization and appropriations, coordinates with relevant agencies and committees to secure additional funding/sales opportunities where possible; Advises and supports our company in the areas of public policy and corporate governance; Advises RRNA senior leadership, program managers and offers strategies for advancing RRNA priorities on Capitol Hill and in the various states and territories; Independently foster business development opportunities to support Rolls-Royce objectives. Basic Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree with 8 years of experience as a Legislative Assistant or Professional Staff Member on Capitol Hill preferred; OR Master of Science or Master of Arts Degree with 6 years of experience as a Legislative Assistant or Professional Staff Member on Capitol Hill preferred; OR JD/PhD with 3 years of experience as a Legislative Assistant or Professional Staff Member on Capitol Hill preferred; Preferred Requirements: Detail-oriented, analytical thinker, and self-starter; Ability to recommend meetings and communication opportunities with Congress and selected agency officials; Advanced writing experience is required; Excellent communicator with stellar verbal skills who can advocate on behalf of clients and influence elected officials; Possess an understanding of the Defense authorization/appropriations process; Deep knowledge of Rolls-Royce product offerings; Broad knowledge of Executive and Legislative processes; Significant experience in marketing; The ability to secure and maintain a US DoD Top Secret Security clearance; Extensive experience creating and presenting executive presentations, reports, briefings, and/or proposals to senior level stakeholders. Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance. Our People are our Power We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here. At Rolls-Royce we embrace workplace flexibility. Our teams work onsite, hybrid and remote work environments based on work and personal requirements. The specific arrangements vary from team to team. Please ask us about how we work on this team. Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable. Close Date: January 19th 2023 Job Category Corporate Affairs Posting Date 05 Jan 2023; 00:01