Since 2006, DJI has led the world with civilian drone innovations that have empowered individuals to take flight for the first time, visionaries to turn their imagination into reality, and professionals to transform their work entirely. Today, DJI serves to build a better world by continuously promoting human advancement. With a solution-oriented mindset and genuine curiosity, DJI has expanded its ambitions into areas such as agriculture, public safety, surveying and mapping, and infrastructure inspection. In every application, DJI products deliver experiences that add value to lives around the world in more profound ways than ever before.
We are seeking an experienced advocacy professional to manage our congressional engagement efforts. This individual will help shape the future of our industry by implementing our federal policy objectives, working cross-functionally with senior leaders across our advocacy, communications, legal, marketing, and product teams. This position will report to the Director for North American Government Relations and Policy and support the DJI North America office.
Primary Responsibilities: • Implement and manage an effective Federal strategy on both legislative and regulatory issues. • Build strong relationships with legislators, regulators, peer companies, and trade associations and their staff members to advance the company's goals and objectives. • Work closely with the DJI U.S. sales and marketing group to support engagements that advance DJI's position in the marketplace.
Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) required. • We are looking for at least 8 years' experience in fast-paced corporate public policy environment, with at least 5 years' experience working on congressional advocacy. • A track record of managing high-stakes, complex and challenging policy issues at the federal level. • Established relationships or professional staff position on the House or Senate Armed Services, Appropriations or Senate Commerce Committees is a plus but not required • Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain relationships with external partners. • An operational mindset that enables you to seamlessly manage internal and external processes and stakeholders. • Experience providing strategic counsel to senior executives • Sophisticated knowledge of (or experience with) relevant technology policy issues including privacy and data security.