Director of Government Affairs

The organization seeks a Director of Government Affairs to lead its engagement with the U.S. Congress, focusing on defense authorization and appropriations cycles. This role involves developing legislative strategies, submitting programmatic requests, and building relationships with key defense committees and member offices. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience in congressional affairs, particularly with defense committees, and a proven track record of securing appropriations and authorization language. Strong writing skills and familiarity with defense budget processes are essential. The position is based in Washington, D.C. or Fairfax, VA, with a salary range of $175,000 to $180,000 annually.