Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
At United, we take bold action. And our Government, Corporate and Environmental Affairs team are the driving force behind our efforts to make change happen! By working closely with the US government and coordinating grassroots advocacy efforts, our Corporate and Government Affairs team represents United on public policy and legislative issues. And our Environmental Affairs team is equally working hard to shape an environmentally sustainable future. Together these teams advocate for a cleaner, safer, and more optimistic future for our airline, our employees, and the millions of customers we serve all around the globe.
Key Responsibilities
The Director - Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for developing and advocating positions before executive branch regulatory bodies and leaders to influence decisions of strategic importance to United's business operations and enhance United's reputation as a leading company. Scope includes all domestic regulatory agencies.
- Leads and contributes to formulation of factual policy and economic arguments before agencies and successfully implements strategies to drive positive outcomes for the company
- Communicates and advocates for United's policy objectives and programs that advance the Company's image and reputation
- Actively and continuously develops and maintains external relationships of trust with agency decision-makers and staff in order to drive positive results
- Coordinates optimally with key internal team members including the rest of the Governmental Affairs team, Legal, Communications, Corporate Real Estate, Safety Airport Ops, Flight Ops and Inflight, NOC, Corporate Security, Facilitation, Cybersecurity, IT and hub leadership
- Maintains external partnerships and relationships with trade associations, think tanks, other organizations to network and build coalitions to get results
- Uses expertise in the security and technology space to act as a thought leader in public policy debates
- Assists with compliance activities, information requests and government investigations as needed
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree
- 12+ years of relevant experience
- 5+ years experience work for or directly with U.S. government agencies
- Background of U.S. regulatory and legislative processes, experience in drafting government filings and communications
- Advocacy experience
- Excellent verbal and written advocacy and interpersonal skills
- Results oriented and persistent self-starter
- Experienced in multi-tasking on multiple priorities
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
- This role is based in Washington D.C. and follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week in the office
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master's degree, MBA, JD or other advanced degree
- 5 years experience working with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), inclusive of data technology regulators and policymakers, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
The base pay range for this role is $155,285.00 to $212,410.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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