Director, Government Relations
Core
Lead federal advocacy and government engagement for a cyber defense company, influencing policymakers and advancing legislative/funding priorities to support national security missions.
Role type
Director, Government Relations
Builds
Federal advocacy strategy, policy positions, legislative language, and stakeholder relationships for U.S. Government and allies.
Domain
National Security / Cyber Defense / U.S. Federal Policy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Federal government relations strategy, defense acquisition policy, congressional relations, policy analysis and writing, lobbying compliance, stakeholder relationship management
Preferred skills
AI governance policy, cybersecurity policy, trade association experience, active security clearance
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Lead federal advocacy strategy before Congress and the Executive Branch; Develop and advance legislative/appropriations priorities (NDAA, Intelligence Authorization Act); Build relationships with key Capitol Hill and Pentagon stakeholders; Write executive-ready policy briefs and congressional testimony; Direct preparation of federal lobbying disclosures (LD-2, LD-203); Partner on compliance with ITAR, EAR, and procurement integrity laws.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
