Director of Government Affairs
Core
Develop and execute legislative strategies, shape strategic communications, and manage engagements in Congressional and Executive branches to influence policy on autonomy and AI in defense.
Role type
Director of Government Affairs (Government Relations)
Builds
Federal legislative priorities, political strategy, and policy development for defense and autonomy sectors
Domain
Defense, National Security, Autonomy, Emerging Technologies
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Federal legislative landscape expertise, Appropriations/Authorization processes knowledge, Defense/National Security/Autonomy expertise, Congressional relationship management, Legislative drafting, Coalition building, Policy analysis
Preferred skills
Lobbying experience, Technical background in AI/autonomy, Graduate degree in legislative process/tech/national security
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain networks with Members of Congress and staff; Shape federal legislative priorities and policy development; Draft legislative language, policy briefings, and hearing testimony; Monitor and analyze federal legislative proposals; Build coalitions across interest groups; Partner with cross-functional leaders on special projects
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & execution