Legislative and Government Affairs Sr. Director

Washington, D.C., Remote. Posted 3 days ago

The role

You will build and lead the government relations function from the ground up. You will develop legislative strategy and represent the company with Congress, the Department of Defense, and policy stakeholders.

What you will do

Develop and execute legislative and government affairs strategy
Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress and committee staff
Engage with the Department of Defense and Executive Branch stakeholders
Lead engagement in the NDAA and defense appropriations cycles
Monitor and brief leadership on legislation, budget requests, and policy
Translate technology and mission impact into materials for policymakers
Plan and manage Hill visits, site visits, and demonstrations
Partner with Business Development, Capture, and Program teams
Represent NODA within industry associations, coalitions, and think tanks
Manage relationships with external government affairs consultants and lobbying firms

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field
10+ years of experience in legislative affairs, government relations, or policy
Experience on Capitol Hill, in the Executive Branch, or in a defense industry government affairs role
Strong working knowledge of the federal legislative and budget process
Established relationships with congressional offices and committee staff
Understanding of DoD budgeting, requirements, and acquisition processes (PPBE)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of the Lobbying Disclosure Act and federal ethics requirements
U.S. citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Nice to have

Experience as professional staff on HASC, SASC, HAC-D, or SAC-D
Experience in a DoD legislative affairs office
Government affairs experience at a defense technology, aerospace, or venture-backed startup company
Familiarity with autonomy, unmanned systems, AI policy, or emerging technology in defense
Experience securing funding for programs through authorization or appropriations
Familiarity with nontraditional acquisition pathways such as OTAs, SBIR/STTR, and DIU programs
Prior military service or government experience
Existing security clearance

About the company

NODA is a Veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments.