Cape

Head of Government Relations

Hybrid: Arlington, VA, Remote. Posted 4 months ago

The role

The Head of Government Relations will map and engage federal stakeholders and forecast policy-based risks and opportunities. This person will develop government strategy, manage external advisors, and bridge the gap between company challenges and government institutions.

What you will do

  • Developing a long-term milestone-based government strategy
  • Mapping key government stakeholders to company needs
  • Forecasting political, policy, budgetary, and regulatory changes and volatility
  • Shaping new policies beneficial to the company and its customers
  • Forming and maturing partnerships with third parties in the federal ecosystem
  • Optimizing relationships with external advisors, experts, and lobbyists
  • Engaging resource sponsors to achieve established strategic endstates
  • Establishing, attending, and managing events that cross between industry and government affairs

Required qualifications

  • At least five years of experience in legislative affairs, federal budget alignment, government contracting, policy planning, or similar arenas
  • Prior experience in fast-paced environments
  • Ability to network among a diverse set of external stakeholders, build connections with them, and maintain strong ties
  • Clear and concise professional correspondence and awareness of protocol in political and bureaucratic offices
  • First hand knowledge of the federal legislative process through experience in lobbying, Congressional fellowship, PSM/MLA, or similar
  • Ability to establish a multi-year government engagement plan that aligns company goals with government cadences
  • Relevant background in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or similar professions

Benefits

  • 401(k) match
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave (for all parents, no waiting period)
  • Stipends for family-forming needs
  • Stipends for gender-affirming care
  • Unlimited PTO

About the company

Cape is America’s privacy-first mobile carrier. The company provides a secure network to consumers, businesses, and government agencies.