Armada · 1 week ago
Head of Government Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute government relations strategies to strengthen Armada’s reputation, elevate its industry positioning, and increase understanding of its business goals in Washington, DC.
Lead the Government Relations (GR) strategy across multiple business lines, ensuring alignment with long-term corporate objectives and business goals.
Drive company efforts to support key defense and national security policies and funding priorities, engaging with Congress and the executive branch.
Collaborate with Government Relations and business line leaders to identify opportunities in business and policy, providing strategic advice to meet specific business objectives.
Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., communications, legal, corporate development) to implement strategies supporting both business line and company-wide priorities.
Plan and execute appropriations and authorization strategies to secure revenue streams, including direct engagement with Members of Congress and executive branch stakeholders to gain support for budgetary and policy initiatives.
Prepare written materials such as white papers, presentations, congressional testimony, and briefing documents that support Armada's federal business objectives.
Monitor and engage with annual congressional policymaking, focusing on appropriations, defense, and homeland security to advocate for Armada's priorities.
Ensure coordinated outreach and messaging across internal and external stakeholders, aligning with business development teams, consultants, and senior leadership.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum 10+ years in national security, government relations, or federal executive/legislative roles.
Significant background in U.S. federal budget/appropriations and policymaking processes, with an understanding of their impact on business development.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Extensive experience in defense/national security, either through Capitol Hill roles, the executive branch, or comparable government relations positions within the defense industry.
Proven record of successfully influencing legislative policy and budget processes, particularly within defense and national security contexts.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. appropriations and policymaking processes across executive agencies, Congress, and the White House.
Experience with defense policy, budget issues, and knowledge of the national security sector and key stakeholders.
Ability to develop and sustain strategic relationships with Congressional members, executive branch officials, and relevant industry associations.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, decision-oriented environment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.
Preferred
Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team and engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
Strong coalition-building skills with the ability to navigate complex policy and budget landscapes.
Benefits
Equity
Subsidized benefits
Company
Armada
Armada is an edge computing platform that links individuals and businesses, facilitating real-time data processing and decision-making.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$108MKey Investors
M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund
2024-07-11Series Unknown· $40M
2023-12-11Series A· $55M
2023-02-28Seed· $13M
Leadership Team
Dan Wright
Co-Founder & CEO
Jonathan Runyan
Co-Founder & COO
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