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AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International · 2 months ago

Vice President, Government Affairs

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

AUVSI, the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems, is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Government Affairs. In this role, you will lead the advocacy efforts across federal, state, and local levels, manage government affairs professionals, and influence policy to promote the interests of the uncrewed systems industry.

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Responsibilities

Lead AUVSI’s government affairs strategy across federal, state, and local levels

Oversee legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives across air, ground, and maritime domains

Represent AUVSI before government agencies, lawmakers, and industry partners to advance advocacy goals

Manage and mentor approximately 7–8 internal government affairs and advocacy professionals, as well as external consultants and interns

Oversee lobbying registration, PAC compliance, and reporting requirements

Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, and key stakeholders

Provide executive leadership with timely policy updates and strategic recommendations

Manage the government affairs budget and ensure efficient resource allocation

Collaborate with communications teams to align advocacy messaging and public positions

Partner with senior leadership and the Board of Directors to align strategies with organizational goals

Qualification

Government affairs experienceLegislative processes knowledgePolicy development expertiseStakeholder relationship managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsInterest in emerging technologiesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in political science, economics, public policy, or a related field

At least 10 years of experience in government affairs, policy, or legislative work

Strong understanding of government relations, legislative processes, and policy development

Established relationships with key government and industry stakeholders

Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead effectively

Interest in uncrewed systems, robotics, and emerging technologies

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Company

AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) — the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics — represents corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government and academia.

Founded in 1972

Arlington, Virginia, USA

11-50 employees