Director of Congressional Strategy & Defense Policy

Hadrian Automation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 224,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation policy

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian in Washington, DC seeks a seasoned Government Relations leader to manage Congress relationships, set legislative strategy, and coordinate a growing team.

You will oversee external lobbyists, work with cross-functional partners, and represent Hadrian at hearings, while maintaining a nonpartisan posture and driving defense program funding.

This role offers impact on American manufacturing and ITAR compliance, with broad responsibilities across policy and strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in congressional staff or defense committee environments is required.
• Ability to translate policy priorities into legislative language and outcomes.
• Proven track record building relationships across the political spectrum.
• Experience designing structured outreach plans and political engagement efforts.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including testimony preparation.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage congressional relationships with leadership and key committees.
• Set legislative strategy and translate company needs into legislative language and asks.
• Own day-to-day congressional outreach and coordinate with Hill teams.
• Manage external lobbying consultants and expand Hadrian’s congressional reach.
• Represent Hadrian at hearings and briefings, ensuring consistent, on-message engagement.

Skills

Congressional relations

Policy translation

Legislative strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Hadrian in Washington, DC seeks a seasoned Government Relations leader to manage Congress relationships, set legislative strategy, and coordinate a growing team.

You will oversee external lobbyists, work with cross-functional partners, and represent Hadrian at hearings, while maintaining a nonpartisan posture and driving defense program funding.

This role offers impact on American manufacturing and ITAR compliance, with broad responsibilities across policy and strategy.