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SimIS

IT solutions for government and defense

Congressional Liaison Officer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$90k - $150k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Norfolk, VA, USA
In Person
Growth & MarketingPR & Communications

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law, or a similar field is required. A bachelor's degree with significant Congressional staff experience will be considered.
  • Five years of experience working with or within the U.S. Congress, particularly on defense, appropriations, and foreign policy issues.
  • In-depth knowledge of the U.S. Congressional process, including authorization and appropriations cycles.
  • A proven track record in a government relations position, with the ability to manage a legislative portfolio, understand and communicate complex policies, and navigate the legislative process.
  • Ability to interface effectively with elected officials, policymakers, and Congressional and federal staff verbally and in writing, to inform, educate, and persuade in support of defense initiatives.
  • Ability to work and communicate with colleagues across departments to gather resources, skills, and expertise to convey the customer's message on Capitol Hill and across administrations.
  • Ability to represent and advocate the organization's policy positions to Congress, the Executive Branch, think tanks, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Ability to develop and implement long- and short-term action plans that accomplish initiatives on innovation, capability development, and other assigned topics.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor and analyze the U.S. defense budget process from planning to execution, highlighting implications for NATO.
  • Track ongoing Congressional defense reforms and assess their impact on NATO transformation.
  • Provide strategic reporting on Congressional debates and decisions concerning Ukraine and broader Euro-Atlantic security.
  • Assess budget issues linked to the U.S. troop presence in Europe, with specific attention to burden-sharing debates.
  • Analyze political dynamics of defense-related legislation, identifying key influencers and agendas.
  • Plan and conduct informal engagements, including dinners and meetings, with legislators and staffers to promote ACT visibility.
  • Monitor legislative initiatives, hearings, and committee activities relevant to NATO.
  • Manage relationships with Members of Congress and provide tailored briefings on ACT and NATO priorities.
  • Coordinate with U.S. executive agencies, NATO missions, and Allied embassies to ensure message coherence.
  • Produce regular reports for SACT and POLAD on Congressional trends, risks, and opportunities.

About the company

SimIS delivers IT solutions for government and defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. Its M&S work uses cognitive systems engineering to create executable models and simulations; T&E validates system performance for DoD and DHS; cybersecurity includes compliance support such as CMMC. The company develops autonomous platforms in its robotics lab, including the SimIS Autonomous Maritime System (SAMS) and RiverScout, plus AI/ML, data analytics, software development, and 3D printing. Its model centers on securing prime government contracts and IDIQ vehicles, with services supported by a Tier 3 data center for hosting and managed IT services, aiming to help government customers model, test, secure, and deploy advanced systems.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • December 2025 SHIELD IDIQ win opens Missile Defense Agency and DoD pipelines.
  • August 2026 GSA MAS prime status supports recurring federal purchasing and cloud work.
  • September 2026 Constellis and I/ITSEC presence keeps SimIS visible to buyers and recruits.

What critics are saying

  • ICE office lease needs Suffolk Council approval; delays block a multi-year revenue stream.
  • MDA SHIELD positioning still depends on task orders, not guaranteed funded work.
  • Autonomy demos at I/ITSEC and Constellis do not prove production-scale adoption.

What makes SimIS unique

  • Veteran-owned Suffolk firm sells cleared modeling, simulation, cyber, and autonomy to defense customers.
  • GSA MAS prime contract 47QTCA23D0056 runs through February 2043, broadening federal access.
  • RiverScout and SAMS give SimIS owned robotics platforms, not just staff augmentation.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays