Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy

<div class="content-intro"><p data-start="385" data-end="440"><strong data-start="385" data-end="438">Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!</strong></p> <p data-start="447" data-end="823">At Atlas Air Worldwide, we’re not just an airline, we’re a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we’re built on a foundation of <strong data-start="679" data-end="689">safety</strong>, <strong data-start="691" data-end="713">service excellence</strong>, <strong data-start="715" data-end="728">integrity</strong>, <strong data-start="730" data-end="744">innovation</strong>, <strong data-start="746" data-end="758">teamwork</strong>, and <strong data-start="764" data-end="782">responsibility</strong>.&nbsp; With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we’re driven by purpose.&nbsp;</p> <p data-start="1265" data-end="1369"><strong data-start="1265" data-end="1369">If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.</strong></p></div><p><strong><u>Position Summary:</u></strong></p> <p>This position will advocate before the executive and legislative branches of the federal government on behalf of a leading global cargo airline.&nbsp;This role will serve as a key member of the Global Government Relations team which represents the Company before Congress, regulators, international policymakers, state and local governments, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will help shape and execute advocacy strategies on a broad range of corporate issues with a focus on transportation and environmental policy.&nbsp; The ideal candidate will bring strong Capitol Hill relationships and deep experience navigating complex legislative and political environments.&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Federal Advocacy &amp; Lobbying:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Educates policymakers on key Company initiatives and general corporate matters.</li> <li>Track, analyze, and influence bills, hearings, amendments, and appropriations relevant to Atlas. This primarily includes aviation and climate policy but may also include tax, energy, security, workforce development, and occasionally hub specific matters. .</li> <li>Provides timely analysis to Global Government Affairs colleagues on federal policy developments</li> <li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with congressional offices, committee staff, and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Closely with internal teams to ensure integrated advocacy strategies.</li> <li>Draft policy analyses, briefing materials, testimony, correspondence, legislation, and strategic communications for Congress and federal agencies.</li> <li>Promotes Atlas Air’s brand with stakeholders and supports awareness of the Company’s community affairs and philanthropic efforts.</li> <li>Support ongoing outreach to members of our corporate PAC, including briefings and monthly communication.</li> <li>Represent the company in association meetings, stakeholder discussions, and external events.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Qualifications:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>10 years of relevant experience with a keen understanding of the U.S. Congress, executive branch, PAC and trade association landscape. Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred.</li> <li>Ability to work on a bi-partisan basis and to interact professionally and constructively with senior government officials and staffers with different backgrounds</li> <li>Deep understanding of the aviation industry as well as experience with administrative agencies.</li> <li>Experience preparing and staffing C-Suite and other executive leaders to interact in public and private settings on high level issues and engagements.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience creatively leveraging a range of tools and tactics to influence policy outcomes.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Skills:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills, including public speaking roles on behalf of a company/government/organization.</li> <li>Advanced ability to research and analyze complex policy issues.</li> <li>Superior time-management skills with respect to setting priorities and managing multiple workflows against tight deadlines.</li> <li>Outstanding professional poise and maturity when interacting with internal and external colleagues at every level.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.</p> <p>If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law document by clicking "<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/poster">EEO Is The Law</a>" .</p> <p>To view our Pay Transparency Statement, please click here: <a id="menur3s9" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.atlasairworldwide.com/pay-transparency-policy/" target="_blank">Pay Transparency Statement</a></p> <p>Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.</p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$164,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$205,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p data-start="1415" data-end="1667">At&nbsp;<strong data-start="1418" data-end="1441">Atlas Air Worldwide</strong>, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.</p></div>