Port Senior Government Integration Specialist

Parsons Corporation

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead integration with government agencies to ensure smooth operations and alignment with national priorities.
• Represent the Port Authority in official meetings with ministries, authorities, and international maritime organizations.
• Draft and implement Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements with government and intergovernmental entities.
• Ensure port operator compliance with government requirements (customs, security, environmental, health).
• Provide recommendations to senior management on challenges and opportunities related to government relations.
• Monitor and analyze new regulations and policies affecting the port sector and submit policy briefs to leadership.
• Coordinate joint initiatives, projects, and committees with government stakeholders.
• Prepare periodic reports for senior management on government integration status and emerging issues.
• Serve as the Port Authority's representative with international maritime organizations including IMO, IALA, GCC Seaports Council, ECA, Riyadh MoU, UKHO, and other applicable bodies.
• Act as the liaison with national agencies occupying Port premises (e.g., Customs, Border Control), ensuring compliance with respective MoUs and government mandates.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders on issues related to port operations, sovereignty, infrastructure, and national interests.
• Support legal and compliance investigations related to government interactions or regulatory violations at the Port.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the Port Authority and port users, agents, service providers, and government-linked stakeholders.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management regarding regulatory trends, compliance risks, and stakeholder concerns.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, or institutional integration, preferably within the port or maritime sector.
• Proven experience dealing with governmental and intergovernmental maritime organizations.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Familiarity with government procedures within ports (customs, security, environment, health).
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with port operation and audit software is a plus.