Director of International Government Relations (Defense)

TL;DR

Director of International Government Relations (Defense): Building and managing strategic relationships with U.S. government stakeholders to facilitate security cooperation and export advocacy with an accent on export control compliance and arms transfer policy. Focus on navigating interagency approval processes, securing technology transfer requirements, and expanding the global pipeline through foreign embassy engagement.

Location: Onsite in Washington, D.C., United States

Salary: $220,000 - $270,000

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology company redefining modern defense through Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) to provide domain dominance for warfighters and border protection teams.

What you will do

• Lead engagements with key US government entities including the DOS, DOC, DTSA, and DSCA to build awareness of priority programs.
• Develop and execute international engagement strategies in partnership with growth leads to drive global revenue.
• Provide strategic guidance on technology security, foreign disclosure, direct commercial sales, and foreign military sales.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with defense and political-military officials in foreign embassies in Washington, DC.
• Represent the company within influential international defense and trade organizations.
• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure strict adherence to export control compliance requirements.

Requirements

• University degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Active Security Clearance is mandatory.
• Deep expertise in U.S. government security, export advocacy processes, and export control laws.
• 4-6 years of direct experience working within the Department of War, Department of State, or Department of Commerce.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k with a 50% company match up to 6% of pay, plus FSA and HSA.
• Unlimited PTO and "No meeting Fridays" for better work-life balance.
• Onsite perks including free daily lunch and a casual dress code.
• Compensation includes competitive base salary, pre-IPO stock options, and relocation assistance.