Onsite Congressional Liaison for Defense & NATO Policy

simisinc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

FSA

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

PTO

11 Federal Holidays

Job summary

SimIS, Inc. seeks a Congressional Liaison Officer to represent client interests on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. This on-site role builds relationships with Members of Congress and staff and monitors legislative dynamics and defense priorities.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree or equivalent Congressional staff experience, five years in Congress, and the ability to communicate complex policy clearly to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent Congressional staff experience.
• Five years of experience with the U.S. Congress, defense, appropriations, and foreign policy.
• Proven ability to manage a legislative portfolio and communicate complex policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze the U.S. defense budget process, from planning to execution, highlighting NATO implications.
• Track Congressional defense reforms and their impact on NATO transformation.
• Provide strategic reporting on debates and decisions concerning Ukraine and Euro-Atlantic security.
• Assess budget issues related to U.S. troop presence in Europe, focusing on burden-sharing debates.
• Analyse political dynamics of defense-related legislation and key influencers.
• Plan and conduct engagements with legislators and staff to promote ACT visibility.
• Monitor legislative initiatives, hearings, and committee activities relevant to NATO.
• Coordinate with U.S. executive agencies, NATO missions, and allied embassies for message coherence.
• Produce regular reports for SACT and POLAD on Congressional trends, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Policy communication

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Political Science / International Relations / Economics / Law

BS degree with Congressional staff experience

Job description

SimIS, Inc. seeks a Congressional Liaison Officer to represent client interests on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. This on-site role builds relationships with Members of Congress and staff and monitors legislative dynamics and defense priorities.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree or equivalent Congressional staff experience, five years in Congress, and the ability to communicate complex policy clearly to diverse audiences.