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A leading advocacy organization in the crypto sector based in Washington is seeking an Associate Director of Government Affairs. The candidate will support the development of legislative and regulatory priorities, engage with Congress and regulatory agencies, and build stakeholder relationships. Requirements include 5-10 years of experience in government or public policy, excellent communication skills, and a passion for crypto/Web3. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits including vacation and medical coverage. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading agribusiness firm seeks an experienced professional for its government affairs team in Washington, D.C., to monitor federal policies impacting its business. The role requires a minimum of 12 years experience in public policy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively in a fast-paced environment. Compensation ranges from $156,800 to $196,000 with annual bonuses available. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A consulting firm in Washington D.C. is seeking an Engagement Manager to guide project teams in developing impactful solutions for federal clients. Candidates should have 7+ years of consulting experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong academic background. The role entails managing project teams, ensuring client satisfaction, and mentoring junior members. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $150,000 - $190,000 and offers a hybrid work model. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are developing the technologies and aircraft to power the future of advanced aviation. We plan to provide customers with advanced aircraft and related technologies and services in the United States and internationally in both the commercial and defense sectors. We unveiled our first planned production aircraft, an electric vertical take-off and landing air taxi, called Midnight, in November 2022. In December 2024, we launched Archer Defense, to develop a next-generation aircraft for both defense and civilian applications. We are first and foremost working to commercialize our Midnight air taxi in and around major cities around the world. Our strategy has been and continues to be to hire top talent across various disciplines to build the best products and deliver the best services possible. We believe we have assembled a world-class team with extensive experience across the key disciplines. We embrace collaboration and creativity and encourage the iteration of ideas to address the complex challenges our industry faces. We believe our team and culture differentiates us versus our competitors and will be a key driver of our long-term success. Furthermore, we are committed to making safety a part of everything we do. Our approach to safety is a part of every aspect of our company, from design and engineering to our manufacturing, flight test, and aircraft operations. Archer Aviation is hiring a Federal Affairs Lead to strengthen our efforts in shaping the regulatory and policy environment for advanced air mobility ("AAM"). In this role, you will help define the future of air transportation by engaging with federal agencies, Congress, and key industry stakeholders. Your success will be measured by your ability to create a supportive policy framework, build strong relationships, and effectively represent Archer's mission to transform urban air mobility. What you'll do: Support Archer's federal government affairs strategy to advance policies that enable the growth of the AAM industry Build and maintain strong relationships with key Congressional offices, federal agencies, and industry associations to advocate for Archer's priorities Monitor and analyze policy and regulatory developments; provide timely insights and recommendations to internal teams Represent Archer at relevant D.C. events, conferences, and member organization meetings, ensuring the company's voice is influential in shaping the future of AAM Develop clear and compelling presentations, briefings, and advocacy materials for policymakers and regulators Collaborate with internal teams to align policy strategy with business objectives and foster a results driven environment What you need: At least 3 years of relevant policy, regulatory, or government affairs experience with a bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, or related field (Hill experience is preferred) Familiarity with federal transportation, aerospace, or emerging technology policy Strong written and verbal communication; being able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government official's staff, stakeholders and advocacy organizations Skilled at analyzing policy documents and making clear, actionable recommendations Exposure to AAM or aviation concepts is a plus Mindset: Strategic thinker with a bias for action and results Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Collaborative team player who thrives across time zones with diverse stakeholders Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $115,000 - $154,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. By applying, you agree to be bound by our candidate privacy policy. Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at *****************. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

An environmental advocacy organization in Washington, DC is seeking a Federal Campaigns Director to lead efforts in protecting clean air, water, and wildlife. This role requires strategic campaign leadership, coalition-building, and effective advocating for environmental policies. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for grassroots organizing. Comprehensive benefits included. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading technology company in Washington is seeking an Engagement Manager (EM) to lead customer engagements and manage AI solutions for national security. This role involves significant travel (50%) to Europe and beyond, requiring strong stakeholder management skills, a basic understanding of ML operations, and excellent communication abilities. Ideal candidates will possess an active TS/SCI clearance and experience in a customer-facing technical role. Comprehensive compensation packages, including salary, equity, and benefits, are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A defense technology company in Washington is seeking a Head of Government Affairs to lead engagement with policymakers and manage relationships across federal, state, and local levels. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in federal government affairs, a strong understanding of defense acquisition, and excellent communication skills. This role plays a critical part in shaping the company's legislative strategies and cultivating important stakeholder relationships. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A strategic advisory firm in Arlington is seeking a Consulting Engagement Lead to manage client projects, oversee planning, and deliver complex solutions. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity and fluency in AI tools. This role involves strategic insights for business growth and managing project budgets. A Bachelor's degree is required, and applicants must reside in the DC metro area. The firm offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A government contracting firm in Virginia seeks a TOP SECRET-cleared foreign investment risk management subject matter expert to support the US Department of Defense. The role involves managing teams to review and mitigate foreign investments, requiring significant experience in national security and at least 10 years in relevant fields. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with senior leaders and help lead a specialized team addressing DOD investment priorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A government service provider is seeking a Senior Management Analyst based in Washington, D.C. Responsibilities include conducting continuous process improvements, coordinating efforts with subject matter experts, and interacting with technology solutions. Candidates must have at least 20 years of program management experience and hold a master's degree along with relevant certifications. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits are offered including a 401K plan and paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr

ReqID: NEW0001ZY **Joining Arup** Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup in the Americas continues to capture and deliver large scale, complex and multidisciplinary rail projects. Our rail team has experienced significant growth due to the strength of the rail market across North America. Our rail work has grown by winning new projects and through the on-going delivery of multi-year major projects. The Rail Operations Leader position will report directly to the Americas Rail Systems Leader - East. **The Opportunity** + Develop and support other active rail projects with respect to rail service planning and operations analysis + Support current and future rail proposals throughout North America + Develop new and maintain current relationships with key clients in the public and private sectors to develop pipeline of work + Mentor and develop junior staff from a technical perspective with some additional exposure to business development. + Oversight, quality assurance, and delivery of project rail operations analysis work for the Americas + Resource planning for Rail Operations workstreams + Mentoring staff to develop future leaders, develop junior staff skill-sets, and promote learning from successes and challenges within the rail team + Developing the technical, commercial and soft skills of rail staff At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. **Is this role right for you?** + 10 years' experience in rail operations management and/or analysis + Bachelor's / Master's degree in Engineering or Planning + Comprehensive understanding of complex rail infrastructure and rail operations + Ability to develop strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders + Self-started; able to take on work rather than be given work + Experienced with simulation software, such as RTC, RailSys, OpenTrack, etc. Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world. **What we offer you** At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. **Benefits at Work** - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm's financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future **Flexible Working** - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available **New York Hiring Range** - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York is $170,000 to $200,000 per year. **This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level.** Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of **New York** will differ. **Different People, Shared Values** Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at *************************************** **Our Application Process** We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly. **Arup is an equal opportunity employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability. **Stay safe online.** Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup's name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process. \#LI-VM1 EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability

A mission-driven technology company in Virginia is seeking a highly experienced Consulting Lead to spearhead enterprise cloud strategy and transformation initiatives across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This role requires strong leadership, cloud expertise, and a background in engaging senior stakeholders for strategic outcomes in cloud adoption programs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience with major cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, along with a focus on compliance and optimization. This position offers flexibility in work arrangements and comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

**HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?** If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together-researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It's time for a career you can be proud of. **Global Regulatory Lead - Obesity and Related Conditions** **Live** **What you will do** Let's do this! Let's change the world! Amgen is seeking a Global Regulatory leader with expertise, and execution for the development, registration, and lifecycle management of all Amgen molecules. The Global Regulatory Leader (GRL) is a product facing role that leads the Global Regulatory Team in the Regulatory Affairs organization. The purpose of this role is: - To lead one or more Global Regulatory Teams within Amgen's Global Regulatory Affairs department - To develop a comprehensive regulatory strategy that takes into account worldwide regulatory requirements to drive product development, global registration, achievement and maintenance of desired regional labeling, and effective regulatory agency interactions - To provide regulatory expertise and guidance to product teams (eg, Product Team (PT), Evidence Generation Team (EGT), Global Safety Team (GST)) **Win** **What we expect of you** We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications. **Key responsibilities** + Demonstrated ability to lead teams + Strong communication skills - both oral and written + Ability to understand and communicate scientific/clinical information + Understanding of regulatory activities and how they affect projects and processes + Ability to anticipate and mitigate against future strategic issues & uncertainties + Ability to resolve conflicts and develop a course of action leading to a beneficial outcome - influencing and negotiation skills + Cultural awareness and sensitivity to achieve results across both regional country and International borders. + Competencies: **Win** **What we expect of you** We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications. **Basic Qualifications:** Doctorate degree and 5 years of regulatory experience in biotech or science OR Master's degree and 8 years of regulatory experience in biotech or science OR Bachelor's degree and 10 years of regulatory experience in biotech or science **Preferred Qualifications:** **Preferred Qualifications:** + Contemporary obesity experience desired + Demonstrated ability to lead regulatory aspects of highly complex programs in late development + Previous experience leading a Regulatory team for submission and approval of an original marketing application and/or major new indication supplemental application + Ability to lead and build effective teams + Strong communication skills - both oral and written + Ability to understand and communicate scientific/clinical information + Ability to anticipate and mitigate against future strategic issues and uncertainties + Ability to resolve conflicts and develop a course of action + Cultural awareness and sensitivity to achieve global results + Planning and organizing abilities + Able to prioritize and manage multiple activities + Ability to make complex decisions and solve problems + Ability to deal with ambiguity + Organizational savvy + Negotiation skills **Thrive** **What you can expect of us** As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: + A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts + A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan + Stock-based long-term incentives + Award-winning time-off plans + Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected 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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. \#Obesity

A leading agricultural firm located in Washington, D.C. is seeking a savvy Public Policy Manager. This role involves working closely with government officials and stakeholders on issues that affect the business. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience in public policy, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of the Congressional process. The compensation ranges from $156,800 to $196,000, plus an annual bonus. Benefits include health plans, 401(k) matching, parental leave, and generous PTO. #J-18808-Ljbffr

An engineering firm in Washington is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer with over 10 years of experience to join their Power Delivery team. This role requires proficiency in HV and MV Substation design, leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The base salary range is between $135,000 and $150,000, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Professional Engineering (P.E.) License is preferred or must be obtained within 12 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A proposal management firm is seeking a Senior Proposal Professional in Washington, D.C. The role involves leading the entire proposal lifecycle for government RFPs and ensuring compliance with submission standards. Candidates must have over 7 years of experience, exceptional attention to detail, and strong writing skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package in a collaborative work environment, where you will directly impact the company's growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading engineering firm in Herndon, Virginia is seeking a Drainage and Stormwater Senior Technical Manager. The role involves managing multiple drainage and stormwater design projects while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in civil engineering and a Professional Engineer license. Competitive compensation and an opportunity for growth are offered in this globally recognized firm. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading investment firm in Washington is seeking a strategic business partner to enhance growth in specific asset classes. The ideal candidate will support product planning, drive client engagement, and travel extensively within the market. This role demands strong investment knowledge, profound business acumen, and excellent client communication skills. The firm offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $190,000-$200,000 and a variety of benefits including hybrid working options and professional development support. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Structural Technical Manager in Baltimore, MD. The role requires overseeing the engineering team, implementing industry standards, and providing mentorship to team members. The ideal candidate will have 15 years of experience in structural engineering and strong leadership skills. Proficient knowledge of CAD software and project management is essential for success in this position. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr