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Director of Government Affairs

Washington, D.C.💼 Full-time💰 $150,000–$150,000🗓 2026-06-02 → 2026-09-27

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

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