Director, Government Relations

Required

• At least 6+ years of experience in the national security, government relations, and/or federal executive or legislative arena is recommended. Title and Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Holds considerable defense/national security experience on Capitol Hill or government relations related positions either for the Executive Branch or in a similar defense industry position.
• Demonstrated success in planning and implementing strategies to promote government relations priorities and influence change in the legislative policy and budget process.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of US federal appropriations and policy making processes, including executive agencies, the White House, Senate and House and an understanding of how these processes impact the company’s business development agenda.
• Experience with defense policy and budget issues and knowledge of the defense and national security sector and key stakeholders.
• Ability to build coalitions and to develop and maintain relationships with key Congressional and executive branch officials and industry and trade associations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently to pursue short and long-term goals.
• The ability to work and be an integral part of an action-oriented, decision-making working environment.
• Bachelors degree required. Graduate degrees welcome but not required.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% or greater.
• Must be available to work on-site in our DC Office