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Job Description
Government Relations Lead
For our client, a leader in the Enterprise Technology space, we are seeking a Government Relations Lead to join their team. This role will drive meaningful impact across key initiatives and partner cross-functionally to deliver measurable outcomes. You will work closely with stakeholders to execute against strategic priorities and scale performance. The position offers the opportunity to influence both strategy and execution in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead company's federal appropriations strategy across various accounts.
- Monitor and report on defense budget cycles and funding opportunities.
- Serve as the internal expert on DoD acquisition processes.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships in Congress and the Pentagon.
- Represent the company in high-stakes engagements with military and congressional leaders.
- Manage external lobbyists and government relations firms with clear objectives.
- Develop and execute engagement strategies for defense associations and public forums.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, national security studies or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in government affairs, defense policy or legislative affairs.
- Deep expertise in U.S. defense procurement, acquisition, and appropriations.
- Proven track record of senior-level engagement within Congress and the Pentagon.
- Demonstrated experience managing contract lobbyists and government relations firms.
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex issues into advocacy positions.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret and provide recommendations on legislative developments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Equity grants for new hires.
- Unlimited PTO policy.
- Generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus.
- Generous Parental Leave.
- Lifestyle Spending Account.
- Free mental health resources available 24/7.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance fully covered by the company.
- Additional work-life services such as free legal and financial support.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Key skills/competency
- Government Relations
- Federal Appropriations
- Defense Procurement
- DoD Acquisition Processes
- Legislative Affairs
- Public Policy
- National Security
- Congressional Relations
- Pentagon Relations
- Lobbying Management
How to Get Hired at Ladders
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in government affairs, defense policy, and legislative affairs, emphasizing senior-level engagement with Congress and the Pentagon.
- Showcase expertise: Quantify your achievements in federal appropriations, DoD acquisition processes, and managing lobbyists.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your strategies for building relationships and translating complex issues into advocacy positions.
- Understand the client: Research the enterprise technology space and how government relations impacts this sector.
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