Federal Budget & Defense Policy Lead

Telemetry Today LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; 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

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian seeks an accomplished policy executive to manage the defense budget process, including shaping the President's Budget within the Pentagon and OMB. You will build relationships with congressional leaders, assist NDAA and appropriations work, and translate complex budget data into actionable guidance for Hadrian's leadership.

The role emphasizes deep understanding of mandatory vs discretionary spending, program funding streams, and cross-branch collaboration to advance Hadrian's mission of

Qualifications

• 15+ years alternating between the legislative and executive branches of the defense budget process.
• Direct ownership of the defense reprogramming review process and oversight of related funds.
• Track record of cross-branch advocacy and budgetary influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Budget Build & Topline Strategy: shape the President's Budget in Pentagon/OMB and engage Congress.
• Execution-Year Budget Management: oversee apportionment, allocation, obligation, and execution.
• Policy liaison: collaborate with House/Senate Armed Services and Budget Committees, and adapt to budget calendars.
• Cross-functional coordination with sales, pricing, and executive teams to align opportunities.
• Prepare board- and investor-facing materials on federal budget risk and opportunities.

Skills

Budget process

Congressional engagement

Federal budget advocacy

Strategic communications

Executive/legislative liaison

Job description

Hadrian seeks an accomplished policy executive to manage the defense budget process, including shaping the President's Budget within the Pentagon and OMB. You will build relationships with congressional leaders, assist NDAA and appropriations work, and translate complex budget data into actionable guidance for Hadrian's leadership.

The role emphasizes deep understanding of mandatory vs discretionary spending, program funding streams, and cross-branch collaboration to advance Hadrian's mission of