Government Relations Associate

Position Overview

Location

• Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid role with regular in-person collaboration expected.

Responsibilities

• Congressional and Legislative Support
• Monitor legislation, hearings, markups, committee activity, Member statements, and other congressional developments relevant to Hidden Level.
• Track federal authorization, appropriations, and budget activity, including key deadlines and legislative milestones.
• Research Members of Congress, committees, staff, caucuses, legislation, and policy issues to support the company’s engagement strategy.
• Identify policy and funding developments that may present opportunities or risks for the company.
• Attend congressional hearings, policy briefings, industry events, and other Washington forums, providing clear summaries and analysis.
• Track relevant legislation throughout the congressional process and help assess its potential impact on Hidden Level.

Appropriations and Federal Budget Support

Support Hidden Level’s annual federal appropriations and authorization efforts through research, tracking, material preparation, and coordination of congressional requests.

Research federal programs, appropriations accounts, budget requests, congressional priorities, and other funding opportunities.

Maintain accurate records of funding and policy requests, deadlines, submissions, status, and outcomes.

Policy Research and Analysis

Government and Stakeholder Engagement

Writing and Government Relations Operations

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, government, international relations, national security, communications, economics, business, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant professional experience. Internships, fellowships, congressional or federal agency experience, political campaigns, government relations, public affairs, and policy research will be considered.
• Demonstrated interest in Congress, national security, federal policy, government relations, or emerging technology.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Professional maturity and discretion when handling sensitive information and interacting with senior government and company officials.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Travel up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or professional experience on Capitol Hill, particularly with a congressional committee or office focused on defense, homeland security, transportation, aviation, appropriations, or national security.
• Experience with a federal agency, government relations firm, trade association, think tank, political campaign, or national security organization.
• Familiarity with federal legislative, authorization, appropriations, or budget processes.
• Experience researching legislation, congressional hearings, federal budgets, or public policy.
• Experience drafting briefing memoranda, policy papers, legislative summaries, or other professional materials.
• Interest in defense technology, counter-UAS, aviation, airspace security, critical infrastructure, or national security innovation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and potential stock options.

Salary Range

• The salary range for this position is estimated at $70,000 to $82,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Hidden Level is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• Security Note: Due to the nature of Hidden Level’s technology, only U.S. citizens can be considered for this position. Hidden Level Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required for the position. Please click here to review the National Security Clearance Adjudicative Guidelines.