Federal Policy & Government Affairs Lead

Istari; Arlington (VA); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonuses

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Zusammenfassung

Istari is seeking a Policy Analyst in the Arlington, VA area to advance federal strategy, secure funding, and support business development. You will own policy issues, conduct independent research, and translate insights for leadership at the intersection of national security, emerging technology, and federal policy.

You will lead research on legislation, budgets, and regulatory developments, develop policy positions, and engage with congressional offices and agencies.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, congressional offices, federal agencies, lobbying, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, International Affairs, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of Congress, the Executive Branch, federal budgeting, and the policymaking process.
• Ability to independently research complex policy issues, assess implications, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing policy initiatives or research portfolios with limited oversight.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Aufgaben

• Manage key policy portfolios, independently monitoring developments and recommending strategic actions.
• Lead research and analysis of federal legislation, appropriations, authorizations, and regulatory developments.
• Develop policy positions, legislative proposals, and engagement strategies.
• Identify federal funding opportunities and policy initiatives to support business development.
• Analyze congressional and agency priorities, budgets, and defense programs for opportunities and risks.
• Lead government affairs initiatives from research to execution.
• Build relationships with congressional offices, federal agencies, and industry partners.
• Produce policy analyses, position papers, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Represent Istari at congressional meetings, agency engagements, and industry events.
• Collaborate with business development, product, and engineering to align policy with customer needs.

Kenntnisse

Policy analysis

Public policy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Political Science/Public Policy/Government/International Affairs

Tools

CRM

MS Office/Google Workspace

Jobbeschreibung

Istari is seeking a Policy Analyst in the Arlington, VA area to advance federal strategy, secure funding, and support business development. You will own policy issues, conduct independent research, and translate insights for leadership at the intersection of national security, emerging technology, and federal policy.

You will lead research on legislation, budgets, and regulatory developments, develop policy positions, and engage with congressional offices and agencies.