National Security & Defense

National Security Policy Lead

Salary data based on 7 job postings

"The median salary for a National Security Policy Lead is $320,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $210,000 at the 10th percentile to $320,000 at the 90th percentile based on 6 job postings. Key skills required for this role include Stakeholder Engagement, National Security Policy, Policy Design and Advocacy, Government Relations, and Technical Communication."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$320,000

10th Percentile

$210,000

90th Percentile

$320,000

Sample Size

6

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National Security Policy Lead Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$210,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$320,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$320,000Senior / top earners

Based on 6 job postings with salary data

Skills for National Security Policy Lead

Stakeholder EngagementNational security policyPolicy design and advocacyGovernment relationsTechnical communicationCross-functional collaborationHomeland Security PolicyState and Local Government RelationsEmergency ManagementElection Security

Common Employers Hiring National Security Policy Lead

  • Anthropic3 positions
  • OpenAI3 positions
  • Scale AI 1 positions

Top Locations for National Security Policy Lead

San Francisco Bay AreaSan Francisco, CAFriendly, MDWashington Washington, DC

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Data extracted from 7 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026