Government Affairs Director (Aerospace & Defense)

TL;DR

Government Affairs Director (Aerospace & Defense): Coordinating U.S. government relations activities and managing engagement with federal agencies and Congress with an accent on federal contracting and capture opportunities. Focus on developing federal engagement strategies, maintaining relationship pipelines with decision-makers, and ensuring strategic alignment across business lines.

Location: Must be a US citizen and based in the USA (Maryland/Virginia area); capable of obtaining US Government Security Clearance.

Salary: $250K–$300K

Company

hirify.global is a global technology company specializing in Test & Measurement, Technology Systems, and Networks & Cybersecurity.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary coordinator for all U.S. government affairs, ensuring strategic alignment across business units.
• Manage relationships with external government relations consultants and lobbyists.
• Develop and maintain the federal engagement strategy in coordination with business leadership.
• Track federal contracts, procurements, and capture opportunities across TSA, FAA, DoD, and other agencies.
• Cultivate relationships with key decision-makers on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies.
• Prepare executive-level briefings and quarterly reports for the U.S. CEO and Board of Directors.

Requirements

• US Citizenship and capability to obtain US Government Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree required (Advanced degree in public policy, law, or business preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in government affairs, federal contracting, or business development.
• Experience working with Capitol Hill, TSA, FAA, DoD, CBP and/or DHS.
• Strong project management and executive-level communication skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 30%, primarily domestic.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including base salary and variable pay.
• Opportunity to work for a global technology leader with a 90-year history.
• Engagement with high-level stakeholders, including the U.S. CEO and Board of Directors.
• Collaborative environment across Security, Defense, and Safety lines of business.