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SteerBridge · 22 hours ago

Congressional Liaison

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

SteerBridge is seeking an experienced Senior Congressional Support / Management Analyst to support the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office. This role focuses on providing analytical, coordination, and advisory support related to Congressional engagement and legislative activity affecting the program.

GovernmentInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Dyllon W.

Responsibilities

Support the preparation and coordination of materials responding to Congressional requests, staff inquiries, and formal taskers

Help develop briefing packages, staffing papers, and response documents that clearly communicate program information to legislative audiences

Provide rapid-turn analysis on the potential programmatic and financial impacts of proposed legislation and budget actions affecting the F-35 program

Collaborate with program, financial, and policy teams to assess implications and present findings in a concise and accurate manner

Attend Congressional hearings and briefings alongside F-35 program staff, supporting situational awareness and follow-on actions

Qualification

Legislative process understandingCongressional engagement experienceAnalytical skillsManagement analysis experienceGovernment relations experienceWriting skillsSound judgmentDefense processesActive Secret security clearanceWork under pressureCollaboration skills

Required

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field

at least 10 years of experience in management analysis, legislative affairs support, or related roles

An active Secret security clearance is required

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills

sound judgment

the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility environments

Preferred

At least five years of experience working on or with Capitol Hill, within a federal legislative or policy office, or in a government relations role is strongly preferred

Experience spanning government and defense or private-sector organizations is a plus

familiarity with defense authorization and appropriations processes