PM, Marine Industrial Advancement

Job Description: 

ORBIS is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team. Looking for someone who will work with State and Federal officials to influence public policy, legislation and funding in support of the National Shipyard Institute and Advanced Training for Submarine Sustainment initiatives. The incumbent will develop a variety of tactics, including building relationships with policymakers, conducting research, and providing expert testimony.

Duties include:
• Identifying and researching legislative and policy issues of concern to both related and stated programs.
• Developing and implementing strategies to influence policy, legislation, and funding.
• Building and maintaining relationships with lawmakers, government officials, and other decision-makers.
• Communicating ORBIS’ positions and concerns to policymakers through meetings, phone calls, emails, and written materials.
• Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and providing updates to ORBIS management and program stakeholders.
• Providing expert testimony before legislative committees and other government bodies.
• Keeping current on industry developments and staying abreast of changes in the political landscape.
• Adhering to all relevant laws and regulations, including those governing lobbying disclosure and ethics.
• Writing of program White Papers, Proposals, Offerings and Grant applications. 

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools
• Previous experience managing a team
• The ability to cultivate and sustain relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Deep understanding of government processes and policy development
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Demonstrated ability to write complex documents, technical proposals, and reports.
• Experience and knowledge of Naval Shipyards, NAVSEA, DoD and/or MARAD programs, policies and practices  
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Degree Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree