Legislative Affairs Associate

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc•Alexandria, VA

4h•$76,000 - $114,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KDA, Inc, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has been operating in the United States for more than 20 years. We produce world-leading Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the US Army, Marine Corps, and allies at our Johnstown, Pennsylvania factory. We have delivered more than 20,000 PROTECTOR RWS to 28 countries. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS) is a highly mobile and tailorable capability that protects the airspace of 13 countries and Washington, DC. In 2027, we will do final assembly, test, and sustainment of the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile systems at a new factory in southern Virginia. Join us, and you’ll be part of a high performing team that develops advanced technology solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Explore your potential and discover what your future could be with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. We are seeking a Legislative Affairs Associate to join our team. In Legislative Affairs, you'll be an engaged and trusted partner - empowered to deliver innovative solutions, influence public policy, and achieve results that enable KONGSBERG’s growth and protect its global interests. Applying a commercial and contemporary mindset, you'll advocate for what’s possible, overcome challenges, and embrace different perspectives. If you pride yourself on acting with accountability, transparency, and respect, apply to join our Legislative Affairs team today. THE OPPORTUNITY The Legislative Affairs Associate is responsible for supporting the work of an externally facing function that delivers public policy solutions for KONGSBERG US and the overall enterprise. This position is critical for keeping the team organized and operating seamlessly to meet objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with a high functioning team across several markets, learn the nexus between public policy and business, and develop critical skills to enhance a career and leadership path. You will work with a team that supports and liaises with senior executives of the company as well as other notable external stakeholders.

Requirements

BS/BA degree and 1+ years of experience; internships will qualify.
Demonstrate a strong ownership mindset, working independently to anticipate needs, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality results aligned with company values.
Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills, effectively handling multiple tasks, competing priorities, and complex follow-ups.
Leverage technology and design skills to create impactful presentations and adopt emerging tools and innovations.
Analyze and communicate complex information clearly, with strong research, synthesis, and written and verbal communication skills.
Build effective relationships and drive continuous improvement, effectively collaborating across teams, engaging senior stakeholders, and identifying opportunities to streamline processes.

Nice To Haves

Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess tasks, projects, and requests thoughtfully—connect to broader objectives, ask clarifying questions, consider contingencies, flag conflicts and gaps, suggest improvements to processes.
Ability to work autonomously; effectively handle and track multiple tasks to completion, prioritize deadlines appropriately and remain flexible.
Self-motivated to learn more about the business and is proactive in personal development.
A combination of corporate and other experience preferred, including internships.
Experience doing policy analysis.
Experience tracking hearing or events occurring on the Hill.

Responsibilities

Support internal operations and processes, including planning, tracking deliverables, and managing projects.
Support development and production of materials for meetings, events, and executive briefings, including high-quality and confidential presentations.
Track legislation and hearings in Congress and provide timely and relevant updates to the team.
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, across internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with projects and overall office operations, supporting low- to medium-complexity initiatives under senior staff guidance.
Provide executive and administrative support to department leadership, including calendar, travel, expenses, IT coordination, and document management.