Capitol Hill & Legislative Strategy Director

KBR Careers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 313,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Director, Legislative Affairs to lead congressional engagement and advance priorities across defense, intelligence, homeland security, space, and federal civilian markets. This role reports to the VP of Government Relations and Executive Branch Affairs and acts as the primary liaison to Capitol Hill.

The director will build bipartisan relationships, develop engagement strategies, analyze policy and budget developments, and coordinate with executive branch colleagues to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 8–10 years in legislative affairs or public policy.
• Active Secret security clearance or higher.
• Experience with Congress on defense, intelligence, homeland security, space, or federal civilian issues.
• Experience supporting authorization and appropriations matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead congressional engagement and liaison activities for the company.
• Develop and execute government relations strategies to meet business goals.
• Monitor congressional activity, legislation, and budget developments.
• Collaborate with business leaders and program teams to align advocacy.
• Prepare briefing materials, correspondence, and policy communications.
• Ensure compliance with lobbying, ethics, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Congress liaison

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Public policy

Strategic communications

Legislative processes

Budgeting & appropriations

Relationships with government

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

KBR is seeking a Director, Legislative Affairs to lead congressional engagement and advance priorities across defense, intelligence, homeland security, space, and federal civilian markets. This role reports to the VP of Government Relations and Executive Branch Affairs and acts as the primary liaison to Capitol Hill.

The director will build bipartisan relationships, develop engagement strategies, analyze policy and budget developments, and coordinate with executive branch colleagues to align