Remote Government Relations Associate

Hidden Level Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Hidden Level, Inc. is seeking a Government Relations Associate to join our Washington, DC team.

This entry-level role supports federal government relations strategy, focusing on Congress, appropriations, national security policy, legislative research, and stakeholder engagement. Based in Washington, this full-time remote/Hybrid position combines remote work with regular in-person collaboration, offering exposure to defense technology policy and opportunities to communicate capabilities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, government, international relations, national security, or related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated interest in Congress, national security, federal policy, government relations, or emerging technology.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional maturity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislation, hearings, markups, committee activity, Member statements, and other congressional developments relevant to Hidden Level.
• Track federal authorization, appropriations, and budget activity, including key deadlines and legislative milestones.
• Research Members of Congress, committees, staff, caucuses, legislation, and policy issues to support the company’s engagement strategy.
• Identify policy and funding developments that may present opportunities or risks for the company.
• Attend congressional hearings, policy briefings, industry events, and other Washington forums, providing clear summaries and analysis.
• Track relevant legislation throughout the congressional process and help assess its potential impact on Hidden Level.
• Support Hidden Level’s annual federal appropriations and authorization efforts through research, tracking, material preparation, and coordination of congressional requests.
• Research federal programs, appropriations accounts, budget requests, congressional priorities, and other funding opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of funding and policy requests, deadlines, submissions, status, and outcomes.
• Help connect federal funding and policy developments to Hidden Level’s business and strategic priorities.
• Research policy issues affecting Hidden Level, including counter-UAS, airspace security, defense, homeland security, aviation, transportation, public safety, and critical infrastructure.
• Prepare concise analyses, issue summaries, legislative updates, background materials, and other resources for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor federal agencies, congressional committees, think tanks, trade associations, and industry organizations for emerging policy developments.
• Translate complex legislative and policy information into clear, actionable insights for internal teams.
• Develop a strong understanding of Hidden Level’s technology and applications to help communicate its capabilities to policymakers and other nontechnical audiences.
• Prepare for meetings with Members of Congress, congressional staff, committee staff, executive branch officials, and other government stakeholders.
• Develop meeting briefs, biographies, background research, talking points, presentations, and other briefing materials.
• Coordinate congressional meetings, policy briefings, facility visits, demonstrations, and other government engagements.
• Participate in meetings as appropriate, document key takeaways and action items, and coordinate follow‑up.
• Maintain accurate records of government engagements, stakeholder relationships, commitments, and follow‑up activities.
• Draft and edit policy briefs, congressional white papers, one‑pagers, presentations, talking points, meeting materials, correspondence, and internal updates.
• Assist with congressional appropriations and policy request submissions.
• Maintain government relations calendars, stakeholder lists, legislative trackers, and engagement records.
• Coordinate with Business Development, Legal, Communications, Product, and other internal teams.
• Support engagement with outside consultants, trade associations, coalitions, and industry partners.
• Help coordinate Washington‑area events, congressional visits, and policy briefings.
• Take increasing ownership of projects and direct stakeholder engagement as experience and expertise grow.

Skills

Written communication

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, government, international relations, national security, communications, economics, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Hidden Level, Inc. is seeking a Government Relations Associate to join our Washington, DC team.

This entry-level role supports federal government relations strategy, focusing on Congress, appropriations, national security policy, legislative research, and stakeholder engagement. Based in Washington, this full-time remote/Hybrid position combines remote work with regular in-person collaboration, offering exposure to defense technology policy and opportunities to communicate capabilities to