Director of Government Affairs
Core
Leading federal legislative and regulatory advocacy to unlock fleet cybersecurity and data-modernization funding for defense and commercial fleets.
Role type
Director of Government Affairs (Public Policy)
Builds
Policy that enables OT cybersecurity and onboard fleet data access for defense and commercial fleets
Domain
Defense, National Security, Transportation Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legislative strategy, Capitol Hill engagement, Federal agency relations, External lobbying firm management, Federal budget cycle tracking, Coalition building, Vendor management, Technical policy translation
Preferred skills
Security clearance (Secret/Top Secret/SCI), Proven track record on Capitol Hill or within DoD/CISA/DOT
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Lead in-house legislative strategy and direct advocacy across Capitol Hill and executive agencies; Direct and hold accountable external government relations and lobbying firms; Partner with Sales teams to track federal budget cycles and connect policy wins to market opportunities; Drive measurable impact in securing favorable legislative text and regulatory standards; Identify opportunities for coalition participation and congressional witness opportunities; Own legislative engagement and vendor management from priority identification through bill passage.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & execution
