Vice-President Government Relations

Job Title: Vice-President Government Relations

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Reston, VA ( Hybrid - 3 Office Days/Week)

As a Vice-President of Government Relations, you will be responsible for building relationships between all Rolls-Royce business units and the United States Congress, the U.S. Department of Defense and other key Executive Branch departments and agencies in Washington, D.C.  The candidate will be part of a team responsible for developing and executing strategies to achieve specific company priorities in the areas of defense, aerospace, and energy.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

What you will be doing

• Build and maintain relationships while serving as Rolls-Royce North America (RRNA) senior corporate representative to the United States Congress and key Executive Branch agencies and departments
• Working knowledge of the federal legislative process (House and/or Senate);
• Prior government and/or industry experience requiring interaction with elected officials and senior staff
• Knowledge of or experience with Executive Branch departments and agencies
• Succinctly and capably translate Rolls-Royce technical capabilities, product offerings and market opportunities for defense, aerospace, and energy applications
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work and communicate in a bipartisan manner
• Monitor all stages of projects for politically important government business and serves as a resource for the dissemination of information to US government officials
• Monitor authorization and appropriations legislation, coordinate with relevant agencies, Members of Congress, and Committees to secure funding/policy
• Develop and execute strategies for advancing RRNA priorities on Capitol Hill
• Must be able to travel domestically up to 20%

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in Government Relations, the U.S. Legislative or Executive Branch, and/or the aerospace and defense, transportation or energy industries, OR
• Master's degree with 6+ years of experience in Government Relations, the U.S. Legislative or Executive Branch, and/or the aerospace and defense, transportation or energy industries, OR
• PhD with 3+ years of experience in Government Relations, the U.S. Legislative or Executive Branch, and/or the aerospace and defense, transportation or energy industries, OR
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in National Security or a technical related field
• Held a senior position in the United States Congress
• Previous senior-level experience within the U.S. Congress, Executive Branch, or a major defense/aerospace organization with direct policy influence and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven success building bipartisan relationships and influencing high-level decision makers across government, industry, and regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and business priorities into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong strategic thinking and political acumen — able to anticipate policy shifts, assess risks, and position company priorities proactively.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively across internal business units, cultures, and senior leadership levels.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when dealing with sensitive or classified information.
• Skilled in crisis communication and issue management, capable of navigating complex political environments with professionalism and composure.
• Passionate about public service, innovation, and advancing U.S. national interests through collaboration between government and industry.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Global Grade/Level: Level B

Closing date: 11/14/2025

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Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.