Director, Government Affairs

cloud software group•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Director, Government Affairs is the inaugural role in Cloud Software Group’s Government Affairs function responsible for building the function and representing Cloud Software Group before the U.S. Congress, Executive Branch agencies, and relevant regulatory bodies. The successful candidate will develop and execute comprehensive advocacy strategies to monitor and analyze policies, manage policy risks, and build bipartisan relationships in Washington, D.C. as well as advance business goals by helping to drive the adoption of our software solutions across U.S. Federal Civilian and Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.

Requirements

Experience: 5–10+ years of progressive experience in government relations, lobbying, in a legislative role (e.g., Capitol Hill, federal agency), or relevant private sector professional experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
Knowledge: Deep understanding of the federal legislative process, regulatory processes, and specific experience in government procurement.
Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of crafting advocacy materials.
Excellent organizational and project management skills with demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple work streams.
Network: Proven ability to build and maintain bipartisan relationships.
Technical Aptitude: Ability to understand technical software concepts (Cloud, Cybersecurity, AI) and map them to customer pain points.
[Clearance: Active security clearance (Secret/TS) preferred.]

Nice To Haves

Political Acumen: Sound judgment and discretion in navigating sensitive political situations and managing confidential information.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term plans to shape business and policy outcomes.
Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally within a large company.
An established network of contacts within federal agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

Lobbying & Advocacy: Directly engage with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and agency officials to promote company policy positions.
Draft position papers, policy briefs, testimony, and comments on proposed legislation and regulations.
Strategic Planning: Analyze legislative and regulatory developments (e.g., in technology policy, including AI and security, antitrust, trade, export controls or specific sector regulations) to identify risks and opportunities.
Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain a bipartisan network of relationships with policymakers and their staff, trade associations, and industry coalitions.
Agency Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with key federal agency decision-makers, program managers, contracting officers, and prime contractors within DoD, Intel, or Civilian agencies.
Internal Advisory: Communicate D.C. developments to internal business leadership at the business unit and corporate levels and advise on the business impact of pending legislation and regulations.
Compliance & PAC: Ensure all lobbying activities comply with federal disclosure and ethics laws.
Manage federal political action committee (PAC) strategies in coordination with the legal team and the PAC’s external consultants.
Outside Consultant Management: Oversee external lobbying firms and consulting teams to ensure aligned, effective representation.
Support executives and business unit leaders during DC visits (e.g., trips logistics and meeting preparations)
Travel as required