Senior Congressional Engagement Lead (Remote)

BLN24; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BLN24 is seeking a Senior Congressional Engagement Specialist to support DHA R&D and MRDC Headquarters. You will serve as a senior advisor coordinating congressional communications and engagement efforts, ensuring accurate, timely, and effective interaction between leadership and congressional stakeholders.

The role requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, in-depth knowledge of congressional affairs, and the ability to handle sensitive information in a dynamic federal

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing executive-level communications and congressional materials.
• Experience supporting communications in defense or federal health environments.
• Knowledge of legislative affairs and federal coordination protocols.
• Ability to synthesize legislative developments into concise written products for senior leaders.
• Strong writing, editing, research, and coordination skills.
• Ability to deliver polished, error-free materials under tight deadlines.
• Experience coordinating across PAO, legislative, leadership, and subject-matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Support congressional engagement for DHA R&D and MRDC HQs.
• Prepare materials for executive review and dissemination to leaders.
• Coordinate engagement activities, background materials, talking points, and summaries.
• Assist in developing responses to congressional inquiries.
• Document engagement outcomes and maintain records for leadership review.

Skills

Executive communications

Congressional communications

Strategic messaging

Writing & editing

Stakeholder engagement

Coordination

Policy briefs

Job description

BLN24 is seeking a Senior Congressional Engagement Specialist to support DHA R&D and MRDC Headquarters. You will serve as a senior advisor coordinating congressional communications and engagement efforts, ensuring accurate, timely, and effective interaction between leadership and congressional stakeholders.

The role requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, in-depth knowledge of congressional affairs, and the ability to handle sensitive information in a dynamic federal