Director / VP, Government Relations

Hidden Level; Washington; Presencial; USD 180.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Stock options

Descripción de la vacante

Hidden Level is seeking a Head of Government Relations to lead federal government relations strategy, with a focus on congressional engagement, appropriations, and national security policy.

The role requires serving as the senior company representative on Capitol Hill, building bipartisan relationships and translating emerging technology into policy and funding priorities. Washington, DC-based with in-person engagements.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government Relations, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Congress, federal government relations, national security policy, or comparable roles.
• Deep knowledge of House and Senate appropriations and authorization processes.
• Strong understanding of the federal budget process and lifecycle of funding.
• Proven ability to develop legislative strategies and build bipartisan coalitions.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute congressional engagement strategy, building bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress and staff.
• Establish relationships with policymakers focused on defense, homeland security, aviation, transportation, public safety, critical infrastructure and national security priorities.
• Position Hidden Level as a trusted resource on airspace awareness, counter-UAS, critical infrastructure protection, and emerging national security technologies.
• Identify legislative, political, and budgetary opportunities and develop proactive strategies to advance company priorities.
• Coordinate congressional briefings, facility visits, and executive engagements to raise awareness of Hidden Level's capabilities.

Conocimientos

Congressional relations

Federal policy

Budget process understanding

Strategic communications

Policy advocacy

Relationship building

Legislative affairs

Leadership

Public policy

Travel willingness

Security clearance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government Relations, Business, or a related field

Descripción del empleo

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Head of Government Relations

Executive & Admin Remote, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1250

Position Overview

At Hidden Level, we’re building the future of airspace awareness through cutting-edge RF sensing technology. Our mission is to make the world safer whether it’s protecting troops, securing infrastructure, or enabling smarter cities. We design, manufacture, and deploy advanced sensor systems that deliver real-time insights for defense and commercial applications.

As Hidden Level continues to grow, we are seeking a Head of Government Relations to lead the company's federal government relations strategy, with a focus on congressional engagement, federal appropriations and authorization, and national security policy.

This role will serve as Hidden Level's senior representative on Capitol Hill, building bipartisan relationships and advancing legislative, policy, and funding initiatives that support the company's strategic and business objectives. The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of Congress and the federal budget process with a proactive, execution-oriented approach to identifying opportunities, influencing outcomes, and translating emerging technology into compelling policy and funding priorities.

Location

Washington, DC. This position requires regular in-person engagement on Capitol Hill and across the federal government.

Responsibilities

Congressional Relations & Engagement

• Develop and execute Hidden Level's congressional engagement strategy, building and maintaining bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress, congressional leadership, committees, and key staff.
• Establish relationships with policymakers focused on defense, homeland security, aviation, transportation, public safety, critical infrastructure, and related national security priorities.
• Position Hidden Level as a trusted resource on airspace awareness, counter-UAS, critical infrastructure protection, and emerging national security technologies.
• Identify emerging legislative, political, and budgetary opportunities and develop proactive strategies to advance company priorities.
• Coordinate congressional briefings, facility visits, and executive engagements to strengthen awareness of Hidden Level's capabilities and mission.

Federal Appropriations & Authorization

• Lead the company's federal appropriations and authorization strategy, aligning congressional funding and policy initiatives with business development and corporate priorities.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities across relevant federal programs, agencies, appropriations accounts, and congressional initiatives.
• Develop and execute strategies for appropriations requests, authorization provisions, report language, programmatic funding, and other legislative mechanisms that support company objectives.
• Monitor the federal budget process, from the President's Budget Request through congressional authorization, appropriations, enactment, and agency execution.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant federal programs, budget accounts, congressional priorities, and agency requirements to identify opportunities for Hidden Level's technology.
• Partner with Business Development and executive leadership to connect congressional funding strategies with federal opportunities and measurable business outcomes.
• Develop multi-year legislative and appropriations strategies that anticipate future federal requirements and support sustained growth.

Federal Policy & Advocacy

• Develop and execute federal policy strategies that advance Hidden Level's priorities and support broader adoption of its technology and capabilities.
• Monitor and influence legislative and regulatory developments related to defense, homeland security, aviation, counter-UAS, public safety, and critical infrastructure.
• Identify policy and regulatory barriers to adoption and develop legislative or administrative strategies to address them.
• Translate complex technical and operational capabilities into clear policy recommendations, legislative proposals, and funding priorities.
• Build coalitions with industry partners, trade associations, think tanks, customers, and other stakeholders to advance shared policy objectives.

External Representation & Executive Partnership

• Represent Hidden Level before Members of Congress, congressional staff, executive branch officials, industry associations, and other key Washington stakeholders.
• Advise executive leadership on federal legislative developments, political considerations, policy opportunities, and potential business implications.
• Prepare company executives for congressional and senior government engagements, including briefings, hearings, meetings, and facility visits.
• Represent Hidden Level at relevant policy forums, industry events, association meetings, and other government relations engagements.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Product, Legal, Communications, and other internal teams to align government relations activities with company priorities.

Government Relations Strategy & Operations

• Establish and manage a structured government relations program, including stakeholder mapping, engagement plans, legislative calendars, appropriations timelines, and tracking of activities and outcomes.
• Develop congressional and policy materials, including appropriations requests, authorization proposals, legislative language, white papers, testimony, presentations, talking points, and executive briefings.
• Establish metrics to evaluate government relations effectiveness and regularly communicate progress, opportunities, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Manage external government relations consultants and advisors, ensuring alignment with company objectives and effective use of resources.
• Partner with Legal to ensure compliance with applicable lobbying disclosure, ethics, and other regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government Relations, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Congress, federal government relations, national security policy, the Executive Branch, or comparable defense and national security industry roles.
• Significant experience working on or with Capitol Hill, including directly managing congressional relationships and legislative strategies.
• Deep knowledge of House and Senate appropriations and authorization processes, with demonstrated success achieving legislative, policy, or funding outcomes.
• Strong understanding of the federal budget process, including the relationship between congressional funding decisions, agency budgets, program execution, and federal acquisition.
• Experience with defense and national security policy, including familiarity with relevant congressional committees, federal agencies, and stakeholder communities.
• Established bipartisan relationships and demonstrated ability to build credibility and influence decisions among senior policymakers and congressional staff.
• Proven ability to develop and execute legislative strategies, build coalitions, and navigate complex political and stakeholder environments.
• Ability to understand emerging technologies and translate technical capabilities into compelling policy, mission, and funding narratives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, political judgment, and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, identify opportunities, manage competing priorities, and drive initiatives through execution.
• Ability to balance immediate legislative opportunities with longer-term strategic objectives in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% or as business needs require.
• Willingness and ability to register as a lobbyist under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, as required by the position.
• Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving in a senior congressional staff position or working directly with House or Senate Appropriations, Armed Services, Homeland Security, or Transportation committees.
• Experience with congressional leadership offices or senior defense and national security legislative roles.
• Experience working with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, FAA, DOT, or other relevant federal agencies.
• Knowledge of counter-UAS, airspace security, aviation, defense technology, critical infrastructure, or public safety policy.
• Government relations experience within a high-growth defense, aerospace, or national security technology company.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Compensation and Benefits

Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and potential stock options.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is estimated at $ 180,000 to $ 2 50 ,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hidden Level is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Security Note

Due to the nature of Hidden Level’s technology, only U.S. citizens can be considered for this position. Hidden Level Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required for the position. Please click here to review the National Security Clearance Adjudicative Guidelines.