Senior Manager, Government Strategy & Engagement

Location: Washington, DC, United States; onsite

Base salary: $145,000–$175,000 per year, depending on skills and experience

Company

hirify.global develops a secure identity platform that enables safer and easier physical and digital experiences across airports, stadiums, and everyday activities.

What you will do

• Develop strategies aligned with DHS, TSA, CBP, and government and aviation partner priorities.
• Build trusted relationships with government stakeholders and identify opportunities in aviation security, identity, traveler processing, and adjacent markets.
• Translate regulatory, policy, operational, and political developments into executive recommendations, decision points, and action plans.
• Partner with Corporate Affairs, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams on compliant products, services, and operating models.
• Prepare executives and subject matter experts for government engagements, including briefings, stakeholder strategies, and key messages.
• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives and support regulatory submissions, audits, inspections, and government requests.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in government, government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, homeland security, aviation security, or a related field.
• Significant experience working with DHS and/or TSA; direct TSA experience is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in aviation security, airport operations, and the relationship between federal requirements and airport-level execution.
• Ability to build relationships with senior government and executive stakeholders and represent an organization with credibility and discretion.
• Ability to translate complex policy, regulatory, operational, and technical issues into practical strategies and concise executive recommendations.
• Willingness and ability to travel to airports, government offices, hirify.global locations, and partner meetings as needed.

Nice to have

• Experience with biometrics, digital identity, traveler processing, regulated technology, or public-private partnerships.

Culture & Benefits

• Open-concept offices with conference rooms, coworking spaces, catered lunches, and stocked kitchens.
• Healthcare plans and family-building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Flexible time off, an annual wellness stipend, and learning and development stipends or reimbursements.
• OneMedical memberships, a hirify.global Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Additional compensation may include annual bonuses, commissions, and restricted stock units.