Remote Director, Defense Policy & Government Affairs

DZYNE Technologies; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 175,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies is seeking a Director of Government Affairs to lead engagement with the U.S. Congress on defense authorizations and appropriations. Remote role with exposure to facilities and workforce locations across the U.S., including Fairfax, VA, and Washington, D.C.

The Director will oversee the legislative calendar, draft and submit programmatic requests, and build durable relationships with defense committees and member offices to advance Sentinel portfolio funding and policy goals.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in congressional affairs with defense portfolios.
• Demonstrated record of securing appropriations adds or authorization language for defense programs.
• Fluency in the DoD budget justification process and related structures.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual legislative battle rhythm across NDAA and defense cycles.
• Develop and submit appropriations requests and NDAA proposals with programmatic focus.
• Analyze funding trends and draft white papers and briefs for staff and offices.
• Track bill text and committee positions; inform conference strategy to protect priorities.
• Coordinate engagements with defense subcommittees and member offices.

Skills

Congressional affairs

Defense policy

Budget process

Policy drafting

Stakeholder engagement

Defense committees

Job description

DZYNE Technologies is seeking a Director of Government Affairs to lead engagement with the U.S. Congress on defense authorizations and appropriations. Remote role with exposure to facilities and workforce locations across the U.S., including Fairfax, VA, and Washington, D.C.

The Director will oversee the legislative calendar, draft and submit programmatic requests, and build durable relationships with defense committees and member offices to advance Sentinel portfolio funding and policy goals.