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About the Role
Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Director of Government Relations to lead engagement with German and CEE governments, parliament, regulators, and key external stakeholders. This role will serve as an expert guide, enabling business growth in the region by representing Honeywell Aerospace’s interests and shaping external government engagement across various sectors. The position reports to the Senior Director, Government Relations, Europe and is part of the global government relations team.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute Honeywell Aerospace’s German government relations strategy, aligned with company priorities.
- Support the development and execution of Honeywell Aerospace’s Czech and Polish government relations strategy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key ministries, parliament, regulators, industry bodies, and stakeholders in Germany and CEE.
- Advocate for policies supporting advanced manufacturing, aviation safety, defense capability, workforce skills, and supply-chain resilience.
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to German legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting aerospace and defense sectors, and support similar responses in Czechia and Poland.
- Coordinate government engagement with European and international aerospace and defense policy priorities.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders on government affairs risks, opportunities, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Represent Honeywell Aerospace in industry forums, coalitions, and events.
- Enable and drive partnerships with major domestic aerospace and defense contractors on joint government initiatives.
- Drive brand recognition and excellence with key stakeholders.
Requirements
- 10-12 years of experience in government relations or policy advocacy, ideally within aerospace, defense, or advanced technology sectors.
- Deep understanding of German political institutions and legislative processes.
- Good understanding of the Czech and Polish landscapes.
- Proven expertise in policy development, contracts, and budgets pertaining to the Defense Ministry and/or the Transport or Research Ministries.
- Experience engaging with German authorities, providing insight into, shaping, and responding to legislative developments relevant to the aerospace sector.
- Demonstrated experience influencing high-level policy, driving advocacy strategies, and shaping regulatory outcomes.
- Ability to develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent skills working independently with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong networking capability, engaging effectively with officials at local and national levels.
Skills
- Fluency in English and German.
- Fluency or good command of Czech and/or Polish is a strong advantage.
Location
- Berlin, Germany
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Director
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation package.
- Strong opportunities for professional growth.
- Attractive salary.
- Comprehensive pension plan.
- Medical insurance plan.
About the Company
- Honeywell Aerospace is a global aerospace and defense leader with 36,000 employees worldwide.
- Our products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft.
- We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components, and navigation components.
- Our solutions enhance air travel safety, fuel efficiency, aircraft maintenance, and flight operations.
- We are involved in innovations for autonomous and supersonic flights.
- Across Europe, Honeywell Aerospace delivers cutting-edge aerospace technologies and manufacturing excellence with approximately 4,000 employees.
- Our German sites in Raunheim and Maintal focus on avionics, flight control systems, propulsion components, and next-generation aerospace system innovation.
- Our Czech sites in Brno, Olomouc, and Prague work on advanced avionics, navigation, communications, research for next-generation connectivity solutions, and precision manufacturing.
- Our site in Krakow, Poland provides engineering solutions including software, cybersecurity, and program management.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
- We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
- We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
- Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation, and diversity.