National Security Strategist

Location: United States of America, District of Columbia; hybrid with an expectation of working an average of 2 days per week from an hirify.global office

Salary: USD 119,500–275,000 annual base salary in the United States of America, District of Columbia. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Company

hirify.global is a global edge-to-cloud technology company helping organizations connect, protect, analyze, and act on data and applications.

What you will do

• Lead hirify.global’s national security policy initiatives across networking, AI, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, export controls, and strategic US government sales.
• Build relationships with White House, Department of War, intelligence agency, and Congressional stakeholders.
• Represent hirify.global in legislative and regulatory matters involving national security, defense, procurement, and appropriations.
• Interpret laws and regulations, advise on export controls and cybersecurity compliance, and address emerging federal-sector risks.
• Develop corporate positions and action plans supporting market access and growth with federal and intelligence customers.
• Support sales teams with policy guidance, advocacy, strategic communications, and positioning of secure technology solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, or advocacy focused on national security, defense, or intelligence.
• Degree in law, public policy, economics, political science, or a relevant field.
• Strong experience interpreting laws and regulations, particularly export controls and cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience supporting sales enablement and compliance for federal and intelligence customers.
• Knowledge of Congressional legislative processes, the federal budget, and appropriations.
• Technology-industry experience with expertise in IT policy, cybersecurity, and networking, plus strong project management and execution skills.

Nice to have

• Security clearance and relevant credentials.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work structure with flexibility to manage work and personal needs.
• Health, financial, and emotional wellbeing benefits for employees and their loved ones.
• Personal and professional development programs supporting career growth and internal mobility.
• Inclusive workplace focused on varied backgrounds, collaboration, innovation, and responsible business.