CareerPlan

Director of Congressional Affairs

Washington, D.C.Full-time$190k2026-09-02 → 2026-11-11
HybridU.S. persons only (export control)Security clearance required

Core

Lead K2 Space's presence and relationships on Capitol Hill to advance policy priorities for defense and space stakeholders.

Role type

Director of Congressional Affairs

Builds

Policy influence and visibility for a high-growth satellite company

Domain

National security space / Defense

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Congressional affairs experience, relationships with congressional offices/staff, defense and space issues knowledge, lobbyist registration, TS/SCI clearance management, federal budget process knowledge, PAC management

Preferred skills

Military/Pentagon/IC experience, government agency lobbying experience, industry association advocacy

Technologies

None

Responsibilities

Build and sustain relationships with House and Senate Armed Services, Defense Appropriations, and Intelligence Committees; Develop and execute strategies to advance legislative and policy priorities; Staff senior executives for interactions with Congress; Monitor legislative and appropriations activity; Represent K2 at hearings, fundraisers, and meetings; Register as a federal lobbyist; Manage the K2 Space PAC including solicitation campaigns and FEC filings; Partner with Strategy and State/Local Government Affairs teams.