Director of Congressional Affairs
K2 Space · Washington, D.C.
Posted 21 days ago · $190,000 - $270,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days K2 Space 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 78% of K2 Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at K2 Space
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 220 open
- Hiring momentum
- 244 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from K2 Space 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for K2 Space .
About this role
The Director of Congressional Affairs at K2 Space will be responsible for building and maintaining the company's relationships on Capitol Hill, particularly with defense and intelligence committees. This role involves developing strategies to advance legislative priorities, staffing senior executives during congressional interactions, and managing the company's Political Action Committee. The position requires deep congressional experience and the ability to navigate the federal budget process effectively.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of K2 Space as an employer.
What you need
- 7-12+ years of congressional affairs experience, predominantly from working on the Hill
- Strong existing relationships with congressional offices and staff on both sides of the aisle
- Meaningful background in defense and/or space issues
- Willingness to register as a lobbyist
- Holds a current TS/SCI security clearance, or has held one previously and is eligible to obtain one again
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Military, Pentagon, or IC experience
- Experience with lobbying, industry association advocacy, or congressional affairs from a government agency
What you get
- Base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $270,000 + equity in the company
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in location beyond the Washington, DC area
- Role involves significant travel which may impact work-life balance
- High visibility role may come with pressure and expectations to perform in a fast-paced environment
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Listed by K2 Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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