National Security Strategist

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP seeks an experienced Government Relations & National Security Policy professional to shape policy, engage with federal agencies, and advocate for HPE in national security and technology markets. The role involves coordinating with White House and relevant committees to advance strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in government relations, a law/public policy background, and a track record in cybersecurity and export controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in government relations or public policy.
• Experience with national security, defense, or intelligence sectors.
• Strong policy background interpreting laws and regulations, especially export controls and cybersecurity.
• Preferred security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with White House, defense, and intelligence agencies.
• Advocate for technology modernization and national security priorities across federal programs.
• Advise on export control regulations and ensure compliance for federal customers.
• Lead development and execution of corporate positions on executive and legislative matters.

Skills

Government relations

Policy analysis

Regulatory affairs

Cybersecurity

Education

Law degree

Public policy

Economics

Political science

Job description

- **Government Relations & National Security Policy** * Build and maintain relationships with officials in the White House, Department of War, intelligence agencies, and relevant Congressional committees. * Represent HPE’s interests in legislative and regulatory matters related to national security, including networking, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, and export controls. * Advocate for technology modernization, defense, and national security priorities, including procurement and appropriations.* Interpret and analyze laws and regulations affecting national security, export controls, and cybersecurity.* Collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliance and proactively address emerging regulatory risks in the federal sector.* Lead the creation and implementation of policies supporting market access and business growth in national security domains.* Develop corporate positions and action plans on executive and legislative matters impacting HPE’s federal and intelligence customers.* Advise on export control regulations and ensure HPE’s offerings meet federal requirements for national security-related sales.* Monitor and respond to changes in export control laws affecting technology sales to defense and intelligence sectors.- **Strategic Communication** * Deliver clear, persuasive communications to government, legal, and public policy audiences, articulating HPE’s positions on national security topics.* Minimum 5+ years’ experience in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, or advocacy, with a focus on national security, defense, or intelligence sectors.* Degree in Law, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, or a relevant field.* Ideal candidate will have security clearance and credentials.* Strong policy background in interpreting laws and regulations, especially export controls and cybersecurity.* Demonstrated success in supporting sales enablement and compliance for federal and intelligence customers.* Experience navigating complex legal and regulatory environments, driving strategic outcomes through advocacy.* Superior knowledge of Congressional legislative processes, federal budget, and appropriations.* Experience in the technology industry, with expertise in IT policy, cybersecurity, and networking.* Highly organized, with strong project management skills and a track record of successful execution.HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. 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