Position Overview:
Hidden Level is transforming airspace safety with innovative, scalable drone detection and airspace technology. We provide real-time, actionable data to enhance security across various environments. We are looking for a Director of Government Relations to join our rapidly growing team in Washington, DC. In this role, you will assist in the development of the engagement strategy with Members of Congress, Committee Staff, Congressional Leadership teams, Caucuses and other bodies, as well as the executive branch to increase support for budgetary and policy requests that have direct and material impact on Hidden Level revenue targets. You will also represent the company before a range of audiences to include Members of Congress and their staff, Committee Staff, executive branch officials, industry groups, think tanks, and other audiences. You must have extensive knowledge and experience of the national security related US federal budget/appropriations and policy making processes, and an understanding of how these processes impact and support the company’s business development agenda. You should be a self-starter with strong communication skills, both verbal and writing, and work well as part of a team. If you are someone who takes initiative and finds innovative solutions to drive forward priorities as part of a dynamic, fast paced team-oriented environment, this might be the job for you.
Location: Washington, DC
Responsibilities:
- Be a proactive strategic agent on behalf of the company’s interests and help set the agenda, form the agenda and shape future agendas, with a focus on informing policy makers with the objective of best advancing the near and long-term interests of the company.
- Support the creation and execution of specific government relations strategies to build the company’s reputation, enhance the strategic positioning in the industry and increase the understanding of the company and its business objectives in Washington, DC.
- Design, implement, and drive GR strategy across multiple business lines and spanning multiple fiscal years to ensure that GR efforts align with corporate strategic and business objectives.
- Engage on company-wide efforts to enact strategic policy and funding priorities through the congressional and executive branch processes.
- Work with Government Relations team and business line leadership to identify business and policy opportunities and advise them on legislation strategies to accomplish business-line specific, and company-wide goals.
- Lead coordination efforts with Hidden Level’s communications, legal, corporate development, and other teams to execute strategy in support of business line and company-wide priorities and engagements.
- Support the planning and execution of appropriations and authorization strategies leading to direct revenue capture for multiple business lines, to include the engagement strategy with Members of Congress, Congressional Leadership teams, Caucuses and other bodies to increase support for budgetary and policy requests that have direct and material impact on Hidden Level revenue targets.
- Coordinate and oversee visits by congressional Members and staff to Hidden Level facilities.
- Draft and manage the company’s congressional engagement process to include the drafting and submission of white papers, power points, congressional testimony and hearing prep, and other required deliverables.
- Monitor, analyze, and engage the annual congressional policymaking process to support the company’s priorities with a particular focus on annual appropriations, and defense, homeland security, transportation and critical infrastructure policy.
- Collaborate internally and externally on Hidden Level priorities, messaging and general outreach to ensure coordination and integration across the business development teams, independent consultants and senior leadership at the company.
What We’re Looking For:
- Demonstrated success in planning and implementing strategies to promote government relations priorities and influence change in the legislative policy and budget process.
- Ability to build coalitions and to develop and maintain relationships with key Congressional and executive branch officials and industry and trade associations.
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 7+ years of experience in the national security, government relations, and/or federal executive or legislative arena is required.
- Holds extensive defense/national security experience on Capitol Hill or government relations related positions either for the Executive Branch or in a similar defense industry position.
- Extensive knowledge 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.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel approximately 25% or greater.
- Must be available to work on-site in the DC area.
- Position will require individual lobbyist registration under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.
- Currently possesses or is eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Compensation and Benefits: Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and potential stock options.
Salary Range: The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Washington, DC is estimated at $168,000 to $220,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Hidden Level is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.
Security Note: Due to the nature of Hidden Level’s technology, only U.S. citizens or Green Card holders can be considered for this position.