Bipartisan Federal Policy & Government Relations Lead

Sas; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Tuition assistance

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

SAS in the Washington, DC area or Cary, NC is seeking a Federal Government Relations & Public Policy Lead to drive bipartisan advocacy and develop the company’s federal policy strategy for data and AI technologies. You will build influential relationships with Members of Congress, federal agencies, industry groups, and policy influencers while advising executives on policy risks and opportunities.

This role requires cross‑functional collaboration, compliance with lobbying ethics, and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Communications, Political Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferred: JD from U.S. law school or equivalent legal education; U.S. bar admission.
• Minimum of 8 years federal government experience in Congress, agencies, or lobbying firms.
• Proven bipartisan collaboration and track record in tech policy for corporate clients.
• Strong understanding of federal legislative, regulatory, and appropriations processes.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder skills.
• Experience managing external consultants, lobbyists, coalitions, or trade associations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive federal government relations strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Build bipartisan relationships with Congress, agencies, and policy influencers.
• Monitor and communicate legislative and regulatory developments impacting business interests.
• Lead advocacy on priority policy issues affecting the technology sector.
• Represent the company before Congress, agencies, coalitions, and industry forums.
• Advise executives on policy risks and engagement plans.
• Collaborate with legal, product, sales, and communications to support policy positions.
• Manage relationships with lobbying firms and coalitions.
• Prepare policy briefs, testimony, talking points, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure compliance with lobbying, ethics, campaign finance, and disclosure requirements.
• Support thought leadership and reputation-building in D.C. and beyond.
• Follow security policies to support secure software development goals.

Skills

Bipartisan engagement

Policy advocacy

Executive briefing

Stakeholder relationship management

Public policy strategy

Strategic advising

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

External consultants management

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy/Political Science/related

Juris Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

SAS in the Washington, DC area or Cary, NC is seeking a Federal Government Relations & Public Policy Lead to drive bipartisan advocacy and develop the company’s federal policy strategy for data and AI technologies. You will build influential relationships with Members of Congress, federal agencies, industry groups, and policy influencers while advising executives on policy risks and opportunities.

This role requires cross‑functional collaboration, compliance with lobbying ethics, and leadership