Government Relations Director

Position description

Lead the development and execution of legislative strategies with Congress, focusing on the Department of Defense (DoD) and civilian agencies. Manage a range of programs and issues, developing and maintaining key relationships with Members of Congress and their staff to position the company for future business opportunities. Consult and meet regularly with business leadership to collaborate on priorities, provide advice and recommendations on how the Government Relations function can assist with their objectives, and foster an environment that encourages open communication and collaboration. Understand Congressional priorities and concerns and effectively communicate these to company leaders. Understand, similarly, company priorities and concerns and effectively communicate these to the appropriate leaders in the Legislative Branch. Provide strategic input to the Multi-Year Planning (MYP) process related to business development strategy, programs, and budget.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience with public policy and with leading people, defining strategy, establishing client relationships, and delivering innovative solutions

• Experience in defense and national security, including working with the DoD and other defense-related agencies

• Experience developing and executing legislative strategies

• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with Members of Congress and their staff

• Knowledge of Congressional priorities, processes, and concerns

• Ability to comprehend technology and recognize and assess the impact of related government policies

• Ability to provide strategic input to business development strategies and budget planning

• Bachelor’s degree

 

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to display sound judgment, decision-making skills, and political insight with the highest ethical standards

• Ability to effectively convey complex information to both internal and external stakeholders

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Possession of excellent presentation and leadership skills

 

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

 

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $158,800.00 to $295,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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