Global Defense Government Relations Sector Leader

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 143,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Recognition awards program

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Global Defense Government Relations Sector Leader to guide external strategy for defense policy, modernization, and defense tech within our Global Defense business. The role requires leading policy development, shaping the defense authorization cycles, and advising senior leadership.

You will build enduring relationships with Congress and the Executive Branch, collaborate across Legal and business lines, and represent the company at policy forums.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in government relations or defense policy.
• Experience with defense policy, the federal budget, and defense appropriations.
• Experience with Congress and legislative processes, especially Armed Services Committees.
• Knowledge of defense acquisition and policy shifts affecting contractors.
• Ability to build long-term relationships with policymakers and translate consensus to advocacy.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance and represent the company externally.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the government relations strategy for defense policy and defense tech.
• Lead annual strategy to shape issues in defense authorization and appropriations.
• Build and sustain relationships with policymakers in Congress and the Executive Branch.
• Advise defense leadership on reputational, business, and policy risks.
• Collaborate with Legal and defense business to navigate policy shifts.
• Prepare leadership for external defense policy forums and senior meetings.
• Analyze legislative and budget developments and translate into business implications.
• Collaborate with Media and Strategic Communications to raise the company profile.
• Participate in planning and execution of the Political Action Committee strategy.

Skills

Government relations

Defense policy

Congress relations

Policy analysis

Strategic communications

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Global Defense Government Relations Sector Leader The Opportunity

Booz Allen is seeking a Government Relations Sector Leader supporting our Global Defense business and Defense Technology portfolio. The individual will be the external spokesperson and internal proponent of a multi-year government relations strategy to help grow the company's Global Defense business by achieving measurable outcomes and building relationships with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of the military services and national security policy, along with an understanding of how to navigate an evolving landscape in defense acquisition and defense technology. We need a collaborative leader committed to excellence in government relations who values their role in fostering a high-performing government relations function. The successful candidate will embrace teamwork and thrive in a collaborative environment. Given the ongoing evolution of our business and the national security environment, the role will require intellectual curiosity, strong business acumen, continuous learning, sound judgment, and a willingness to engage differing perspectives.

What You'll Work On

• Own and evolve the company's government relations strategy for defense policy, military modernization, and defense tech.
• Lead our annual strategy to ensure the company is shaping key issues in the defense authorization cycle and the defense appropriations process.
• Build and sustain a strong network of relationships with defense policymakers in Congress and the Executive Branch, involving senior executives to advance goals.
• Serve as the principal Government Relations advisor to our Defense business leadership, providing sound political counsel on the reputational, business, and policy risks arising from the evolving defense policy and budget landscape.
• Partner closely with Legal and our defense business to navigate shifts in defense acquisition policy and advocate for outcomes favorable to the company.
• Prepare and support business leaders at external defense policy forums, conferences, and meetings with senior elected officials and Administration policymakers.
• Deliver timely analysis of legislative, budgetary, and policy developments affecting the defense and national security market, translating implications for business leadership.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Media, Strategic Communications, and engagement teams to raise the company's profile at major events and identify moments where the company can shape the policy debate.
• Participate in the planning and execution of our Political Action Committee strategy.

You Have

• 7+ years of experience in government relations or defense policy
• Experience with military modernization policy, the federal budget, and the defense authorization and appropriations process
• Experience working with Congress and the legislative process, particularly with the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, navigating the annual defense authorization cycle, and advancing outcomes within the appropriations process
• Knowledge of the defense acquisition process including the evolving policy space around commercial buying practices, FAR reform, dual-use technologies, and OTAs
• Knowledge of the national security community and the interagency process
• Ability to build and sustain long-term relationships with policymakers, build internal consensus on policy positions, and translate that consensus into external advocacy aligned with business strategy
• Ability to represent the company externally with credibility, professionalism, and integrity
• Ability to serve as a registered lobbyist on behalf of the company
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience serving in defense policy focused roles on Capitol Hill or another national security focused federal agency
• Experience with a defense contractor, technology company, trade association, or government relations guidance
• Ability to navigate a complex corporate environment and to align government relations strategy to business goals
• Possession of excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, along with proficiency in digital collaboration platforms and generative AI tools
• Possession of strong political judgment and discretion
• TS/SCI clearance

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being.

• health benefits
• life benefits
• disability benefits
• financial benefits
• retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care
• recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $142,900.00 to $266,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model

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• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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