Director, Legislative Affairs (Defense)

Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States

Salary: $209,000–$313,000 annually for the Virginia area.

Company

hirify.global delivers defense, intelligence, space, engineering, logistics, mission IT, cybersecurity, and federal services solutions.

What you will do

• Lead congressional engagement and advocacy for hirify.global priorities across defense, intelligence, homeland security, space, and federal civilian markets.
• Build and maintain bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and relevant committees.
• Develop legislative engagement strategies aligned with business growth objectives and government relations goals.
• Monitor and analyze legislation, authorizations, appropriations, budgets, and policy developments affecting hirify.global and its customers.
• Partner with business leaders, program managers, and business development teams to connect congressional engagement with customer missions and programs.
• Prepare briefings, correspondence, presentations, leadership visits, PAC activities, and compliant government relations initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, government, communications, business, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in legislative affairs, government relations, congressional affairs, public policy, or a related area.
• Active Secret security clearance or higher is required.
• Experience working with Congress on defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civilian, space, NASA, NOAA, State Department, or related national security issues.
• Experience supporting authorization and appropriations matters within the U.S. Congress.
• Strong knowledge of congressional procedures, federal budgeting, stakeholder management, strategic communication, analysis, and ethical compliance.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, mission impact, and cross-functional teamwork.
• Potential benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and paid time off.
• Flexible work schedules may be available depending on role and policy.
• Professional training and development support career advancement.
• Additional compensation may include bonuses, incentives, sign-on bonuses, or relocation benefits depending on the position and applicable policy.