Job Description

Position Title:

Vice President of Government Affairs

Division/Department:

Fincantieri Marine Group

Location:

Washington, D.C.

Reports To:

Chief Executive Officer

Fincantieri Marine Group is hiring for a Vice President of Government Affairs at our Washington, D.C. Corporate location.

Fincantieri Marine Group is a main subsidiary of Fincantieri, a global organization with 20 shipyards across the world, a workforce of twenty thousand people and a mission to be world leaders in all segments that demand the very best in marine solutions. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.

Life at FMG

Fincantieri Marine Group offers rewarding careers across our Wisconsin shipyards in Marinette, Sturgeon Bay, and Green Bay, as well as our Washington, D.C. headquarters. We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits, advancement opportunities, and long-term job security through a strong project backlog.

We believe real change comes from passionate, dedicated people who shape our company’s future—and their own—within a legacy of over 230 years of shipbuilding excellence.

The Vice President of Government Affairs serves as the company’s senior representative and strategic advisor on all government relations matters, with a focus on defense, maritime, and national security policy. This executive will build and maintain trusted relationships with senior officials across the U.S. Government — including the Department of Defense, Navy, Congress, and the White House — to advance corporate priorities and strengthen the company’s role in supporting the nation’s defense and industrial base.

This position requires a leader with deep understanding of government operations, policy formulation, and legislative processes, as well as experience navigating classified and sensitive matters.

Traveling, domestic and international, may be required.

Essential Skills and Functions

• Government Relations Strategy: Lead and execute federal relations initiatives that advance FMG’s defense and maritime priorities.
• Stakeholder & Policy Engagement: Represent the company with key government leaders and agencies while monitoring and influencing policy and legislation.
• Executive Advising & Compliance: Counsel leadership on political and regulatory matters and ensure all activities meet ethics, lobbying, and security standards.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
• Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMG and shall have high values for safety awareness
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems, and develop employees with the skills, abilities, competencies and values needed to achieve the Company goals
• Demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

Fincantieri’s core competencies reflect our strategy, culture, and values, outlining key behavioral expectations for all employees:

• Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning.
• Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while guiding others toward shared goals.
• Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results within scope and quality standards, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Social Connection: Collaborate across teams, communicate effectively, and value diversity and inclusion.
• Leadership Excellence At FMG, leaders have the added responsibility of leading by example through strong communication, integrity, and performance; foster open feedback, empower teams, remove barriers to change, and inspire others to achieve business success.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee’s workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, areas of the work environment may not be climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities of the particular position. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Fincantieri Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 16 Years of government affairs, production, or legislative roles within Capitol Hill or related sectors experience required
• Security Clearance: Active or eligible for Top Secret / SCI clearance required

PAY RANGE: $195,000 - $255,000

This range represents the overall market pay rate for candidates who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, education, and performance.