Government Relations Manager - Clearance Required

Vannevar•Washington, DC

8d•Remote

About The Position

Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter adversaries. This role involves developing legislative strategies to secure policies, authorities, and long-term program funding that align with the company’s strategic objectives. The Government Relations Manager will lead engagements with key legislative stakeholders on Capitol Hill, emphasizing Vannevar's leadership in emerging national security technology adoption. The position will support existing Department of Defense deployments and aid in expansion into new national security missions. Collaboration with the mission team to understand customer relationships and deployment goals is crucial. The role requires analyzing budget justification books, congressional testimony, and other government documents to understand customer requirements and resources, informing go-to-market strategies. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing next-generation capabilities for public servants and has experience navigating complex legislative processes to drive technology adoption and program scaling within the Department of Defense. Experience with Capitol Hill defense or intelligence committees, particularly with Appropriations, is preferred. Direct experience working for congressional Democrats (as staff or in a leadership role) with established relationships is highly desirable. The role is on a small team where significant impact and growth at a national security startup can be achieved by integrating government relations with go-to-market strategy.

Requirements

4+ years navigating Capitol Hill’s defense committees and issues
Prior experience working for congressional Democrats (e.g., as staff in a Democratic Member’s office, on a Democratic committee staff, or in a Democratic caucus leadership role) is strongly preferred
Aptitude for working with internal and external stakeholders, from go-to market strategies and legislative agendas
Proven ability to navigate complex legislative processes to achieve impact
U.S. Citizenship status is required
Top Secret Clearance, or ability to quickly obtain one is required
Must be located in the Washington DC metro area

Nice To Haves

Specific expertise in Appropriations

Responsibilities

Represent Vannevar on Capitol Hill.
Work closely with the head of public policy and deployment leads to understand strategic vision and maintain awareness of mission wins for DoD partners.
Communicate Vannevar’s technology, mission value, and strategic vision to stakeholders on Capitol Hill and within the Department of Defense through presentations tailored to their specific concerns and agendas.
Own Vannevar’s engagement with legislative stakeholders for multiple company objectives targeted at achieving discrete growth goals, while also folding into the company’s broader strategy.
Support Vannevar’s go-to market strategies by embedding government relations within deployments, from new footholds to category-defining new programs.