Federal Lobbyist - Senate

CHAOS Industries • Washington, DC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams. Founded in 2022, the company has raised $1 billion in funding and is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. The company is seeking a strategic government relations leader to build and manage relationships with key stakeholders across the Senate. This role involves partnering with internal teams to advance CHAOS Industries' mission within the defense ecosystem, developing and executing a government affairs strategy focused on the Senate, and leading engagement with Senate stakeholders, including key Authorizations and Appropriations Committees, to advocate for policies, funding, and priorities that drive revenue.

Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience.
• Active Security Clearance.
• Understand the legislative branch and legislative processes associated with the annual appropriations cycle, and the National Defense Authorization Act.
• Previous Senate experience working on annual appropriations bills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a corporate government affairs office.
• Results-oriented self-starter who can operate flexibly and with enthusiasm in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment
• Strong communications skills—both verbal and written.
• Knowledgeable of the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution processes.
• Experience as staff member for a Senate defense appropriator or professional staff member for the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across the Growth team to develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy aligned to CHAOS’s key programs and core capabilities, with a focus on securing congressional support and funding.
• Lead CHAOS’ authorization and appropriations-focused government relations efforts in the Senate by identifying and advancing policy and funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with legislative stakeholders to influence policies, laws, and regulations that support CHAOS’s technologies and mission.
• Provide ongoing insight and guidance to program and executive teams on congressional activity, funding outlooks, and policy developments.
• Support political engagement strategy, including coordination with PAC-related efforts and attendance at key events.
• Represent CHAOS on Capitol Hill, including attending hearings, briefing congressional staff, and preparing leadership for testimony and external engagements.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior