National Security Strategist

HPE•Washington, DC

9d•$119,500 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Affairs team at HPE drives the company’s public affairs and advocacy initiatives –with the mission to enhance our reputation and advance strategic business goals by engaging and influencing both public and private stakeholders. This role leads Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s national security policy initiatives, with a special emphasis on networking, AI, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, export controls, and strategic sales to the US government. The position integrates government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, and advocacy, ensuring alignment with HPE’s business objectives. The strategist will drive engagement with federal stakeholders, influence policy, and support business growth in the national security sector.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, or advocacy, with a focus on national security, defense, or intelligence sectors.
Degree in Law, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, or a relevant field.
Strong policy background in interpreting laws and regulations, especially export controls and cybersecurity.
Demonstrated success in supporting sales enablement and compliance for federal and intelligence customers.
Experience navigating complex legal and regulatory environments, driving strategic outcomes through advocacy.
Superior knowledge of Congressional legislative processes, federal budget, and appropriations.
Experience in the technology industry, with expertise in IT policy, cybersecurity, and networking.
Highly organized, with strong project management skills and a track record of successful execution.

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate will have security clearance and credentials.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with officials in the White House, Department of War, intelligence agencies, and relevant Congressional committees.
Represent HPE’s interests in legislative and regulatory matters related to national security, including networking, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, and export controls.
Advocate for technology modernization, defense, and national security priorities, including procurement and appropriations.
Interpret and analyze laws and regulations affecting national security, export controls, and cybersecurity.
Collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliance and proactively address emerging regulatory risks in the federal sector.
Lead the creation and implementation of policies supporting market access and business growth in national security domains.
Develop corporate positions and action plans on executive and legislative matters impacting HPE’s federal and intelligence customers.
Support sales teams, providing policy guidance and advocacy for technology solutions.
Position HPE’s innovation and thought leadership with the Administration, Congress, and within federal agencies, focusing on secure networking, cybersecurity, and compliance.
Advise on export control regulations and ensure HPE’s offerings meet federal requirements for national security-related sales.
Monitor and respond to changes in export control laws affecting technology sales to defense and intelligence sectors.
Deliver clear, persuasive communications to government, legal, and public policy audiences, articulating HPE’s positions on national security topics.
Mentor team members, foster collaboration, and ensure continuity during transitions.
Coordinate closely with HPE’s business units, legal, global operations, and communications teams.