Director of Government Affairs

Young Community Developers • Fairfax, VA

3d • $175,000 - $180,000 • Remote

About The Position

DZYNE Technologies is a leader in autonomous defense, developing and manufacturing advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions. Based in Irvine, California, our technologies are deployed in over 50 countries and backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record. We are a fast-growing company seeking innovators who want to make an impact in a culture of collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member's success. Join us to do work that matters.

Requirements

• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in congressional affairs, with direct experience on or with the defense committees (HAC-D, SAC-D, HASC, SASC) as professional staff, personal office staff handling defense portfolios, or in a corporate/association legislative role focused on defense.
• Demonstrated record of securing appropriations adds, authorization language, or report direction for defense programs.
• Fluency in the DoD budget justification process, including R-1/R-2 and P-1 exhibit structures, program element architecture, and the relationship between the President's Budget request and congressional action.
• Working knowledge of the defense acquisition landscape, including rapid acquisition pathways, other transaction authorities, and the interplay between authorization and appropriation.
• Strong writing ability, with a portfolio of white papers, request justifications, or similar legislative work products.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Subject-matter familiarity with counter-UAS, unmanned systems, ISR, or electromagnetic spectrum policy.
• Established relationships with defense subcommittee professional staff and with delegations relevant to company facility locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with the United States Congress across the annual defense authorization and appropriations cycles.
• Develop and execute the company's legislative calendar end-to-end, including policy and engagement strategy, programmatic and appropriations requests, and drafting supporting documentation.
• Build durable relationships with defense committees and member offices representing key districts and states.
• Serve as the primary interface with professional staff on defense subcommittees and personal office staff.
• Translate the company's counter-UAS, autonomous systems, and stratospheric ISR portfolio into actionable legislative outcomes.
• Own the annual legislative battle rhythm across the NDAA and defense appropriations cycles.
• Analyze funding and policy trends within the USG and author relevant white papers and technical justifications.
• Track legislative marks, report language, and bill text, identifying deltas and developing conference strategy.
• Monitor and engage on supplemental appropriations, reconciliation vehicles, and continuing resolution dynamics.
• Build and maintain relationships with professional staff on key House and Senate defense committees and subcommittees.
• Develop and sustain relationships with member offices representing states and districts where the company has facilities or workforce.
• Arrange and staff congressional engagements, including briefings, facility visits, and testimony preparation.
• Coordinate delegation visits to company sites and support district-level engagement.
• Provide legislative intelligence and analysis to executive leadership.
• Coordinate legislative strategy with USG program engagement, regulatory affairs, and international efforts.
• Collaborate with outside consultants and lobbying firms, ensuring compliance with lobbying disclosure and ethics rules.
• Maintain the company's legislative tracking system.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits fully covered by DZYNE
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed