Date Posted:
September 15, 2026
Position Title:
Analyst/Sr Analyst, Federal Affairs
Office/Company:
American Airlines
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N/A
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Job Number:
HC-13073
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Location:
Washington, DC
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Salary:
Pay Range: $72,000-$131,000
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Description:
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board! The Analyst, Federal Affairs supports American Airlines’ engagement with federal regulatory and legislative stakeholders by conducting research and analysis, evaluating emerging regulatory issues, and providing strategic insights on matters impacting the aviation industry and the company. Based in Washington, D.C., this role assists in tracking legislative and regulatory activity, preparing briefing materials, and gathering insights to support Government Affairs initiatives. Working closely with internal stakeholders and team members, the Analyst helps ensure the company remains informed about federal policy developments and emerging regulatory matters.
Responsibilities:
• As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
• Monitor, analyze, and assess federal regulatory, legislative, and policy developments affecting the airline industry
• Conduct research and analysis on federal issues and summarize findings for Government Affairs leadership and business partners
• Assist in preparing briefings, reports, presentations, and background materials for internal and external meetings
• Evaluate and summarize regulatory actions, legislative proposals, and industry developments and communicate potential impacts to stakeholders
• Support responses to information requests and assist with regulatory and compliance-related activities
• Maintain tracking tools, databases, and reporting materials related to policy and regulatory matters
• Collaborate with internal business partners to collect information and support ongoing regulatory initiatives
• Assist with meeting preparation, stakeholder communications, and administrative activities related to Government Affairs priorities
• Support special projects and analyses as assigned
• All you’ll need for success
• Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience
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