Director of Government Relations

NewSpace Technical; Washington; Remote; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Technical is seeking a Director of Government Relations in Washington, D.C. This pivotal role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and involves leading strategic engagements across defense and intelligence sectors to shape partnerships and expand opportunities in national security space programs.

Benefits

Open Time Off

401k Matching

HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA

Qualifications

• 5+ years in defense, intelligence, or government roles.
• Established network in DoD and IC.
• Strong knowledge of space domain operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagement with U.S. Government stakeholders.
• Manage relationships in the defense and intelligence sectors.
• Drive capture and proposal efforts for government space programs.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Strategic Planning

Job description

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Director of Government Relations (USA)

Location: Washington DC (Remote)

Our client is a fast-growing space technology company. We are seeking a cleared professional to lead strategic engagement with U.S. Government stakeholders in defense and intelligence sectors. This role will drive partnerships, shape requirements, and expand opportunities across national security space programs.

We’re seeking a Director of Government Relations with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to lead strategic relationships with U.S. Government stakeholders, including the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Space Force, and civil space agencies. This will be a pivotal role in shaping requirements, securing partnerships, and expanding our presence across government programs.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the DoD, IC (e.g., NRO, NGA, DIA), Space Systems Command (SSC), SDA, DARPA, AFRL, NASA, and congressional offices.
• Serve as the primary liaison between company leadership and government partners, translating mission needs into actionable opportunities.
• Lead capture and proposal efforts for national security space programs, with a focus on SDA, tactical ISR, and orbital characterization missions.
• Collaborate with Product, BD, and Engineering teams to align solutions with customer requirements.
• Monitor and influence federal space policy, legislation, and budget cycles impacting mission domains.
• Represent the company at classified/unclassified forums, industry working groups, and conferences.
• Support contract negotiations, SBIR/STTR submissions, STRATFI/TACFI pathways, and OT/OTA efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Active or inactive Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance.
• 5+ years of experience in defense, intelligence, or government engagement, including customer-facing roles in acquisition or program development.
• Established network within the IC, DoD, and/or civil space agencies.
• Knowledge of space domain awareness, orbital operations, and national security space architectures.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with IC agencies (NRO, NGA, DIA) or related mission support offices.
• Familiarity with SBIR/STTR, STRATFI/TACFI, and OT/OTA acquisition pathways.
• Background in high-growth dual-use space or defense technology companies.
• Open Time Off
• 401k Matching
• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• AND MORE...!

If this role is of interest, please reach out and apply today.

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Space Research and Technology

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