Senior Director, International Affairs at AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Posted: Mar 5, 2026

Description

The Senior Director, International Affairs at AIA focuses on promoting domestic and international policies to enhance American competitiveness in the global aerospace and defense market. This role involves analyzing, advising on, and communicating policy recommendations regarding international affairs, specifically defense trade, regional security, and governmental relations. Key responsibilities include managing defense trade policy, advocating for strategic directions, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Required Skills

International Trade
Regulatory Issues
Microsoft Office
Communication Skills
Time Management
Analytical Thinking

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., international affairs, political science, public affairs/public policy/public administration, business/economics, etc.). Master’s degree or commensurate work experience is preferred.
Required Previous Experiences: Minimum 10 years work experience with a knowledge of international trade and regulatory issues, particularly as they relate to U.S. industry and/or defense trade policy.
focused experience in defense FMS, DCS, and technology security.
Preferred Qualifications: Past experience in running long-term projects or advocacy campaigns is desired.
Writing skills orientated towards senior leaders, including the ability to develop background and talking points quickly and in a concise manner is sought after.