Director of Congressional Affairs

Washington, D.C.. Posted 2 months ago

The role

The Director of Congressional Affairs will build and sustain K2 Space's presence and relationships on Capitol Hill. This person will focus on specific House and Senate committees to advance policy priorities and manage the company's Political Action Committee.

What you will do

Build and sustain K2 Space's presence and relationships on Capitol Hill
Develop and execute strategies to advance K2's legislative and policy priorities
Staff senior K2 executives for interactions with Congress and site visits
Monitor legislative and appropriations activity relevant to K2's business
Represent K2 at official hearings, meetings, and political fundraisers
Register as a federal lobbyist and represent K2 Space in direct engagement with congressional offices
Perform day-to-day management of the K2 Space PAC
Build relationships with committee staff, member offices, and other stakeholders
Partner with the K2 broader Strategy team to align efforts across levels of government

Required qualifications

7-12+ years of congressional affairs experience, predominantly from working on the Hill
Strong existing relationships with congressional offices and staff on both sides of the aisle
Meaningful background in defense and/or space issues
Willingness to register as a lobbyist
Holds a current TS/SCI security clearance, or has held one previously and is eligible to obtain one again
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Based in the Washington, DC area (Rosslyn, VA)

Nice to have

Military, Pentagon, or IC experience
Experience with lobbying, industry association advocacy, or congressional affairs from a government agency

Benefits

Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Many other perks

Before you apply

Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license

About the company

K2 is building high-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space. The company is a high-growth Series D-funded company with over $1 billion in signed contracts.