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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

At United, we take bold action. And our Global Government Affairs & Environmental team is the driving force behind our efforts to make change happen! By working closely with U.S, state and local and foreign governments and coordinating grassroots advocacy efforts, our Global Government Affairs & Environmental team represents United on regulatory, public policy and legislative issues. This team advocates every day for our airline, our employees, and the millions of customers we serve all around the globe.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Senior Manager - Regulatory Affairs and Policy is a regulatory affairs and policy advocate with persuasive written and oral presentation and research skills. It is an essential part of the team delivering positive and successful regulatory outcomes for United in a fast paced and challenging competitive environment. This position is responsible for developing and advocating positions before executive branch agencies and leaders to influence decisions of strategic importance to United's business operations and enhance United's reputation as a leading company.

+ Develops advocacy and background materials for the regulatory team

+ Distills complicated issues into persuasive advocacy materials

+ 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 and across United

+ Maintains external partnerships and relationships with trade associations, think tanks, other organizations to network and build coalitions to get results

+ Assists with compliance activities, information requests and government investigations as needed

+ May provide support for Congressional Affairs team on areas of advocacy alignment

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

+ Bachelor's degree

+ 7+ years of relevant experience

+ 3+ years’ experience work for or directly with U.S. government agencies

+ Advocacy experience

+ Ability to translate and communicate complex regulatory topics for a broader audience

+ Experience in drafting government filings and communications

+ 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 four 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

+ PowerPoint, research and presentation skills

The base pay range for this role is $124,735.00 to $162,388.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, 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 [email protected] to request accommodation.