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Government Affairs Director - Washington DC

Rohde & Schwarz (China) Technology Co., Ltd. · Washington, DC, USA ·

Job type:
Contract

  • Serve as the primary point of contact and coordinator for all U.S. government affairs activities, ensuring consistent messaging and strategic alignment across business units
  • Manage relationships with external government relations consultants and lobbyists, ensuring all parties are working toward unified objectives
  • Develop and maintain the company's federal engagement strategy in coordination with business line leadership
  • Track all active federal contracts, pending procurements, and capture opportunities across TSA, FAA, DoD, and other relevant agencies
  • Maintain a comprehensive pipeline of government business development opportunities and provide regular status updates to business line VPs
  • Monitor federal budget cycles, appropriations, and policy developments that may impact company interests
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at federal agencies, on Capitol Hill, and within relevant industry associations
  • Build relationships with elected officials and stakeholders in states where the company has operations or a growing footprint
  • Coordinate and leverage industry association memberships to maximize company visibility and influence
  • Identify and secure speaking opportunities for company executives at conferences, industry forums, and policy events
  • Represent Rohde & Schwarz at industry events and agency meetings as appropriate
  • Provide coverage of relevant congressional hearings and mark-ups, summarizing key developments for leadership
  • Track regulatory and policy developments that may impact company interests across security, defense, and safety portfolios
  • Prepare regular briefings for the U.S. CEO on government affairs activities, legislative developments, and business development pipeline status
  • Develop quarterly reports for the CEO to share with the Board of Directors, summarizing U.S. government engagement, contract performance, and strategic opportunities
  • Create and maintain internal dashboards tracking key metrics, milestones, and deliverables

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