Corporate Affairs Manager

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities1. Government Relations & Public Policy Advocacy

• Develop and execute government relations strategies aligned with the companys long-term business goals in the defence and security sectors.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret national defence budgets, military procurement frameworks, offsets, and foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations.
• Lead strategic outreach to key ministries, defence acquisition authorities, armed services commands, and legislative committees.
• Represent the company at industry forums, trade associations, and government working groups.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Offsets Oversight

• Ensure business operations comply with procurement rules, ITAR/EAR/export control laws, and local manufacturing mandates.
• Interface with government bodies to manage industrial offsets obligations, offset credits, and regulatory approvals for contracts.
• Provide actionable regulatory intelligence to senior executive leadership regarding shifting industrial policies.

3. Corporate Reputation & Crisis Communications

• Develop internal and external messaging tailored for government, media, and industry stakeholders.
• Formulate crisis management protocols for sensitive operational, political, or regulatory developments.
• Coordinate high-profile corporate events, industry expos (e.g., Aero India, DSEI, Eurosatory), and ministerial visits.

4. Strategic Stakeholder Management

• Map and nurture long-term strategic relationships with key decisions-makers across defense agencies, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and industry partners.
• Collaborate closely with business development, legal, and offset teams to align public policy efforts with commercial opportunities.

Preferred candidate profile