Strategic Government Relations Leader - National Security

Inversion; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Inversion in Washington, DC seeks a Government Relations Executive to lead congressional engagement and federal strategy. The role advises senior leadership on defense budgets, authorization, and appropriations, leveraging deep relationships with lawmakers and staff across committees and the DoD.

Strong strategic thinking and clear messaging are essential to advance national security programs. The ideal candidate will bring extensive, senior experience in Congress, with demonstrated success in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, national security, business, engineering, or law.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in Congress, the executive branch, the defense industry, or related environments.
• Experience supporting both Senate and House committees and leadership.
• Experience with interceptors, hypersonic, and integrated air and missile defense programs.
• Deep knowledge of authorization and appropriations processes (NDAA, defense appropriations).
• Understanding of DoD planning, programming, budgeting, and execution; acquisition processes.
• Established relationships with congressional committees, DoD, and defense acquisition organizations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute legislative strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Ability to translate technical and budget matters for policymakers.
• Experience advising C-suite executives on sensitive legislative matters.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company’s federal government relations and congressional engagement strategy.
• Advise the CEO and leadership on congressional developments and defense budgets.
• Design and execute legislative strategies supporting interceptors and missile defense.
• Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress and staff.
• Lead engagement with Senate Armed Services, House Armed Services, and Appropriations Committees.
• Monitor NDAA, defense appropriations, and related legislation.
• Translate complex technical and budget matters into clear policy messages.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure aligned government engagement.

Skills

Congressional engagement

Senate and House experience

Defense policy

Interceptors / missile defense

Budget and appropriations knowledge

DoD acquisition understanding

Relationship building with lawmakers

Strategic legislative planning

Policy messaging

Executive communications

Security clearance readiness

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science / public policy / national security / business / engineering / law

Tools

Policy analysis

Congressional liaison

Job description

Inversion in Washington, DC seeks a Government Relations Executive to lead congressional engagement and federal strategy. The role advises senior leadership on defense budgets, authorization, and appropriations, leveraging deep relationships with lawmakers and staff across committees and the DoD.

Strong strategic thinking and clear messaging are essential to advance national security programs. The ideal candidate will bring extensive, senior experience in Congress, with demonstrated success in