Sr Manager, Government Affairs

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• This role is part of the Government Affairs team within our Corporate Affairs division

• Responsible for managing and coordinating political, governmental, and community affairs to support the airline’s business goals on a state and local basis

• Pay Range: $121,000-$201,000

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Represents American in front of key government officials and policymakers

• Develops and implements American’s political engagement strategy with state and local elected officials, regulatory agencies, and key policymakers

• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with community leaders, business groups, labor leaders, and government officials

• Tracks legislation and other government actions in Chicago and Springfield, IL; evaluates legislation’s and other government action’s impact on the organization; and develops the organization’s response to legislation and other government action

• Communicates issues to key staff and stakeholders both within and outside the airline

• Works collaboratively with other company departments where state, city, or other governmental organization intersect with their goals/projects

• Works collaboratively with relevant trade associations and other industry officials (consistent with all applicable antitrust rules) on public policy objectives

• Interfaces effectively with senior department leadership and communicates complex issues in a manner that a non-expert can understand

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training

• 5+ years of experience supporting a federal, state, or local official; a key government agency; or a government affairs operation

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Experience with aviation issues a plus

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Demonstrates the highest level of ethics and integrity

• Results-driven, self-motivated individual who takes initiative

• Ability to build and facilitate long-term relationships at all levels, both internally and externally

• Ability to demonstrate time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills

• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, changing, and complex environment

• Superior analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking ability

• Ability to understand the company’s strategic needs and develop and implement strategies and tactics to meet those objectives

• Ability to integrate and balance various corporate priorities

• Ability to make sound decisions, even with incomplete or imperfect information

• Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills and collaboration

• Ability to effectively advocate and communicate on behalf of American Airlines with all level of external officials

• Ability to effectively inform and advise departmental leaders by presenting a range of options and offering clear advice regarding a path forward

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.

• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.

• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.

• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.

• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

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