Jed SheinSenior Director, Workforce Policy

Jed Shein is the Senior Director of Workforce Policy at the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), where he leads strategic efforts to strengthen the aerospace and defense workforce. Collaborating closely with AIA’s External Affairs and Legislative teams, he drives policy development and advocacy initiatives that support talent pipelines, workforce readiness, and industry competitiveness.

Before joining AIA, Shein served as Special Advisor to the 22nd Secretary of the Army, where he led the Secretary’s digital strategy and engagement portfolio. He crafted and executed the Army’s first comprehensive digital strategy—leveraging humor, visual storytelling, and video to expand the Army’s reach beyond traditional audiences. His work fostered partnerships with leading tech platforms, media organizations, and government agencies, and played a key role in launching the Army Digital Service, a branch of the U.S. Digital Service focused on integrating private-sector innovation into military operations.

Earlier in his career, Shein was the Digital Director at the Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C., where he oversaw digital communications and campaign strategy. His work translated complex policy issues into compelling narratives, earning global media attention and strengthening diplomatic engagement.

Shein was also a co-founder and board member of the Digital Diplomacy Coalition, a Washington-based network that connected digital strategists and communicators across the international affairs community.

He holds a degree from the University of Michigan.