Manager Government Affairs (DCO)
Position Summary
The Manager serves as JetBlue’s day-to-day representative to Congress, building and enhancing relationships with Senators, Representatives and their staffs in Washington, DC as well as key officials in state and district offices. In this role, the Manager tracks and engages on potential changes in legislation, regulation or rules affecting JetBlue’s operations and ensures that elected officials understand JetBlue’s corporate goals, plans and issues of concern. Working closely with internal and external partners, the Manager will actively participate in industry policy development and advocacy on federal issues. This Crewmember must be able to add value to broad Government Affairs efforts, work in a fast-paced environment and reflect the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun.
Essential Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with key member offices and committee staffs in the U.S. House and Senate, engaging with decision makers and personalizing JetBlue with our relevant delegations and key policy leaders
- Track legislative and regulatory proposals of interest, ensuring JetBlue’s views are heard
- Advocate for and persuasively communicate JetBlue’s views on various issues to elected officials, their staffs, and other audiences
- Represent JetBlue at industry meetings and other Washington events and in BlueCities as needed
- Work collaboratively with relevant trade associations and other industry officials (consistent with all applicable antitrust rules) on public policy objectives
- Coordinate with and maximize value of outside lobbyists and other consultants hired to support JetBlue’s government affairs efforts in Washington and in relevant states
- Work with partners inside and outside JetBlue to support strategic projects across our network
- Support management of the JetBlue Airways Corporation Crewmember Good Government Fund (JetBlue PAC) by developing strategy and representing JetBlue PAC at campaign fundraising events
- As a member of the Government Affairs team, support state and local government affairs efforts and partner on projects and communicate issues to stakeholders both within and outside the airline
- Work collaboratively with other company leaders where government organizations intersect with corporate goals and projects
- Other duties as assigned
