Head of Government Relations

Outcomes: How You’ll Make an Impact

• 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

Requirements

• Operational Pedigree: Prior experience in fast-paced environments. We value a background of "ownership" where you’ve been responsible for end-to-end outcomes.
• External Relationship Development: Ability to network among a diverse set of external stakeholders, build connections with them, and maintain strong ties.
• Executive Communication: Clear and concise professional correspondence and awareness of protocol in political and bureaucratic offices.
• Knowledge of the Legislative Process: First hand knowledge of the federal legislative process through experience in lobbying, Congressional fellowship, PSM/MLA, or similar.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to establish a multi-year government engagement plan that aligns company goals with government cadences.
• Professional Background: Relevant background in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or similar professions.

Bonus Points (The Ideal Candidate)

• Experience as a Professional Staff Member: First hand experience as a PSM inside the federal legislative process.
• Telco Literacy: Familiarity with telecommunications to include cellular network architecture.
• Graduate Expertise: Graduate level education in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or similar professions.

Compensation

Salary range for this role in Arlington, VA is $250,000-$350,000 depending on experience and interview performance.

Benefits include:

• 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 and gender-affirming care
• Unlimited PTO