Director, Congressional Affairs & National Security Policy

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a highly strategic Director, Legislative Affairs to lead congressional engagement across defense, intelligence, homeland security, space, and federal civilian markets in the Virginia area. Reporting to the Vice President of Government Relations, you will liaison with Capitol Hill and advise leadership on legislative priorities and funding needs.

You will build bipartisan relationships, monitor congressional activity, and develop integrated engagement strategies to advance KBR’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in legislative affairs, government relations, congressional affairs, public policy, or related fields.
• Active Secret security clearance or higher.
• Experience working with Congress on defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civilian, space, NASA, NOAA, State Department, or related national security issues.
• Demonstrated experience supporting authorization and appropriations matters within the U.S. Congress.
• Experience working for or with federal agencies, congressional offices, defense contractors, trade associations, or similar organizations.

Responsibilities

• Leverage an established congressional network, as well as KBR's Washington Operations relationships, to advocate for KBR priorities across national security, intelligence, defense, readiness and sustainment, logistics, space, homeland security, and federal civilian sectors.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and key committees responsible for defense, intelligence, national security, appropriations, NASA, NOAA, homeland security, and related matters.
• Represent KBR before Members of Congress, congressional staff, and committee staff to advance the company's legislative priorities, business interests, and brand.
• Develop and execute legislative engagement strategies that support KBR's growth objectives and align with established government relations goals and metrics.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on congressional activity, legislation, authorizations, appropriations, and policy developments that may impact KBR's business, customers, and strategic priorities.
• Conduct analysis of legislative initiatives, policy proposals, and broader budgetary trends, assessing implications for company operations, strategic planning, and growth opportunities.
• Partner closely with business leaders, program managers, and business development teams to identify opportunities where congressional engagement and advocacy can support programs and customer missions.
• Communicate regularly with company leadership regarding legislative activities, congressional engagement efforts, funding priorities, and emerging opportunities or risks.
• Coordinate with Executive Branch Affairs colleagues to ensure alignment of legislative and executive branch engagement strategies and messaging.
• Support the development of briefing materials, congressional correspondence, presentations, and other advocacy-related communications.
• Maximize the effectiveness of industry associations, trade organizations, consultants, suppliers, and strategic partners in advancing KBR's legislative priorities.
• Attend congressional hearings, conferences, meetings, and industry events to support relationship-building efforts and maintain awareness of relevant policy developments.
• Plan and support visits by KBR leaders to Capitol Hill and facilitate Congressional visits to KBR facilities and program locations.
• Support KBR Political Action Committee (PAC) activities and compliance efforts, including participation in PAC-sponsored events as appropriate.
• Ensure all government relations activities are conducted in compliance with applicable lobbying, ethics, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Congressional relations

Policy analysis

Communication

Public policy

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Communications, or related field

Job description

KBR is seeking a highly strategic Director, Legislative Affairs to lead congressional engagement across defense, intelligence, homeland security, space, and federal civilian markets in the Virginia area. Reporting to the Vice President of Government Relations, you will liaison with Capitol Hill and advise leadership on legislative priorities and funding needs.

You will build bipartisan relationships, monitor congressional activity, and develop integrated engagement strategies to advance KBR’s