Director of Government Relations

We're looking for a Director of Government Relations to design and execute our outreach and advocacy efforts across Capitol Hill and the Executive Branch. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of the federal budget, appropriations, and policy ecosystem and be able to translate those processes into strategic advantages for the company's growth and partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of experience in national security, government relations, or federal policy roles within the legislative or executive branches or the defense industry.
• Direct background in national security issues through service on Capitol Hill, in the Executive Branch, or in a comparable government affairs position.
• Strong understanding of federal appropriations, authorizations, and policymaking, including how decision across Congress, the White House, and executive agencies influence defense priorities and industry growth.
• Experience working with defense policy and budget matters and familiarity with key stakeholders across the national security community.
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute strategies that shape legislative outcomes, support funding priorities, and advance organization objectives.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with Members of Congress, staff, executive branch officials, and industry partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for senior-level audiences.
• Ability to operate independently, manage competing requirements, and contribute immediately.
• Travel as required ~20% of the time.
• Ability to work and communicate in a bipartisan manner.

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
• Life Insurance
• Ability to participate in the companies 401k program
• Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
• Equity Package
• Work / Home Office Stipend
• Global Entry
• 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend