Capitol Hill Policy Director, Defense & Space

K2 Space Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation is hiring a Director of Congressional Affairs to lead our Capitol Hill presence, focusing on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, Defense Subcommittees, and Intelligence Committees. You will support senior executives in interactions with Congress and manage the K2 Space PAC and FEC filings.

Based in the Washington, DC area with regular travel to Torrance, CA, you will navigate the federal budget process, build cross-aisle relationships, and shape policy to advance

Qualifications

• 7-12+ years of congressional affairs experience, predominantly from working on the Hill.
• Strong existing relationships with congressional offices and staff on both sides of the aisle.
• Meaningful background in defense and/or space issues.
• Willingness to register as a lobbyist.
• Holds a current TS/SCI security clearance, or has held one previously and is eligible to obtain one again.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Based in the Washington, DC area (Rosslyn, VA), with regular travel to K2 Space headquarters in Torrance, California, and other locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain K2 Space's presence and relationships on Capitol Hill, with a focus on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, Defense Appropriations subcommittees, and House and Senate Intelligence Committees
• Develop and execute strategies to advance K2's legislative and policy priorities
• Staff senior K2 executives ahead of and during interactions with Congress, both on Capitol Hill and for site visits to K2 headquarters by members or staff
• Monitor legislative and appropriations activity relevant to K2's business and keep leadership informed of developments and opportunities
• Represent K2 at official hearings and meetings, political fundraisers, and other unofficial events to engage directly with relevant congressional stakeholders
• Register as a federal lobbyist and represent K2 Space in direct engagement with congressional offices
• Perform day-to-day management of the K2 Space PAC, including leading the solicitation campaigns, updating the PAC’s contribution strategy, and overseeing monthly FEC filings
• Build relationships with committee staff, member offices, and other relevant stakeholders on both sides of the aisle
• Partner with the K2 broader Strategy team, including the Strategic Communications Director and the Director of State and Local Government Affairs, to align efforts across every level of government and broader company messaging

Skills

Congressional affairs

Relationship building

Defense/space policy

Security clearance

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

DC-based

Job description

K2 Space Corporation is hiring a Director of Congressional Affairs to lead our Capitol Hill presence, focusing on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, Defense Subcommittees, and Intelligence Committees. You will support senior executives in interactions with Congress and manage the K2 Space PAC and FEC filings.

Based in the Washington, DC area with regular travel to Torrance, CA, you will navigate the federal budget process, build cross-aisle relationships, and shape policy to advance