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.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
• Five (5) years work experience in government, or political and government affairs
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple issues and tasks, and the ability to work reliably on complex projects with tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Must be very articulate and able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Available for occasional overnight travel (20%)
• In possession of valid travel documents with the ability to travel in and out of the United States
• Pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
• Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Work experience on the staff of a US Senator, Representative, or congressional committee
• Clear understanding of the laws, regulations and rules governing congressional lobbying
• Leadership and advocacy skills and excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills
• Ability to operate flexibility to meet evolving organization priorities, and operate in diverse cultures and environments
• An ability to operate comfortably and lead JetBlue’s priorities through uncertainty and ambiguity
• A proven ability to work collaboratively and thoughtfully as part of a committed, integrated team
• Well-organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible with the ability to meet evolving priorities
• Ability to solve problems, work independently and excel in a high-performance culture

• 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