Senior Congressional Engagement & Strategic Communications Advisor — Government Programs

KBR, Inc. • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $180,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Senior Congressional Engagement & Strategic Communications Advisor to support a Government customer in a high-ranking U.S. Space Force Program Acquisition Executive (SFPAE) office. This senior advisor leads congressional engagements and Hill-focused communication products, working closely with senior leadership, staff directors, executive officers, and strategic cells to ensure programs and priorities are clearly and effectively presented to Congress.

Requirements

• An active security clearance (Secret minimum; TS/SCI preferred).
• 8–10+ years of experience in congressional affairs, legislative liaison, or Hill staff roles, with at least 5 years focused on defense, intelligence, or national security.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior Government or DoD and IC clients on congressional strategy, legislative risk, and engagement approaches.
• Deep understanding of congressional authorization and appropriations processes including NDAA, Defense Appropriations, hearings, markups, report language, and QFR and IFR processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-tempo RFI and reporting workflows while delivering accurate, polished products under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing materials for senior leaders and congressional audiences.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced front office environment with competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• TS/SCI clearance eligible.
• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, Space Systems Command, or other space-focused programs.
• Experience preparing principals for congressional hearings, posture events, and other high-visibility engagements such as HASC and SASC testimony.
• Background in protocol and DV event planning for senior DoD leaders.
• Prior consulting or advisory experience supporting a Government customer in a headquarters or front office setting.
• Demonstrated success improving congressional engagement tracking tools, SOPs, or knowledge management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of congressional engagements for the SFPAE office including briefings, office calls, roundtables, CODELs and STAFFDELs, visits, and tours.
• Partner with senior leadership, staff directors, executive support, and strategic planning elements in the SFPAE front office to align congressional messaging and engagements with leadership intent.
• Serve as primary integrator for SFPAE-related congressional taskers, RFIs, and reports, synchronizing inputs across internal teams, SSC, CFC, SAF/LL, SAF/PA, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain simple tracking tools and processes for congressional requests, deadlines, legislative actions, and outcomes affecting SFPAE equities.
• Draft, refine, and quality-check congressional materials including talking points, QFRs and IFRs, posture and report language, background papers, and strategic communication plans.
• Analyze NDAA and Defense Appropriations provisions, report language, and hearing activity and provide concise summaries with recommended engagement strategies for leadership.
• Advise senior leaders on congressional dynamics, political-military considerations, and communication implications of key program decisions.
• Translate complex technical, budgetary, and operational issues into clear, compelling narratives and briefing materials tailored to Members and staff.
• Build and maintain working-level relationships with key congressional staff in coordination with higher-headquarters legislative affairs offices and within established authorities.
• Improve congressional engagement workflows, templates, and knowledge management and mentor junior teammates to help codify best practices.
• Adaptable, collaborative team player with a positive, can do attitude, comfortable in ambiguous, fast paced environments, building trust across diverse stakeholders, and rolling up their sleeves to solve problems and deliver for the mission.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees