National Security Government Relations Leader

National Security Government Relations Leader

The Opportunity: 

Booz Allen is seeking a National Security Government Relations Leader to join our government relations team in a registered lobbyist role, supporting our national security business and defense technology portfolio. 

This is a leadership role on our government relations team. The individual will be the external spokesperson and internal proponent of a multi-year government relations strategy to help grow our national security business by achieving legislative, engagement, and thought leadership outcomes and through building relationships with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of Congress, the defense authorization process, military services, the intelligence community, and national security policy. An exceptional candidate will further understand the evolving landscape in defense acquisition policy and have experience with the evolving defense technology landscape and related policy issues.  

We need a collaborative leader committed to excellence in government relations who values their role in fostering a high-performing government relations function. The successful candidate will embrace teamwork and thrive in a collaborative environment. They must possess the executive presence to collaborate with senior business leaders in the development of lobbying, eminence, and thought leadership strategies. The role will require intellectual curiosity, strong business acumen, continuous learning, sound judgment, and a willingness to engage differing perspectives. 

What You'll Work On: 

• Own and evolve the company's government relations strategy for national security policy, defense technology, space, and military modernization. 
• Lead our annual strategy to ensure the company is shaping key issues in the defense authorization cycle and defense appropriations process. 
• Build and sustain a strong network of relationships with national security policymakers in Congress and the executive branch, involving senior executives to advance goals. 
• Serve as the principal government relations advisor to our national security business leadership, providing sound political counsel on the reputational, business, and policy risks arising from the evolving defense policy and budget landscape. 
• Partner closely with legal and our national security business to navigate shifts in acquisition policy and advocate for outcomes favorable to the company. 
• Prepare and support business leaders at external defense policy forums, conferences, and meetings with senior elected officials and administration policymakers. 
• Deliver timely analysis of legislative, budgetary, and policy developments affecting the defense and national security market, translating implications for business leadership. 
• Collaborate with colleagues in media, strategic communications, and engagement teams to raise the company's profile at major events and identify moments where the company can shape the policy debate. 
• Participate in the planning and execution of our Political Action Committee strategy. 

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

• 7+ years of experience in government relations or defense policy
• Experience working with Congress and the legislative process, including with Armed Services Committees, navigating the annual defense authorization cycle, and advancing outcomes within the appropriations process
• Knowledge of the defense acquisition process, including the evolving policy space around commercial buying practices, FAR reform, dual-use technologies, and OTAs
• Knowledge of the broader national security community
• Knowledge of the Intelligence Community and national security programs
• Ability to build and sustain long-term relationships with policymakers, build internal consensus on policy positions, and translate that consensus into external advocacy aligned with business strategy
• Ability to represent the company externally with credibility, professionalism, and integrity
• Ability to navigate a complex corporate environment and align government relations strategy to business goals
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience serving in a defense and national security policy role on a national security-focused federal agency
• Experience with the evolving defense technology landscape, including policy, relationships, and fresh perspective on efforts to expand the Defense Industrial Base
• Experience with lobbying or government relations with a defense contractor, technology company, trade association, or government relations consultancy
• Ability to develop a strategic vision for government relations for a major business sector, and work with business leaders to identify actionable outcomes and engagement options
• Possession of excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including with digital collaboration platforms and generative AI tools

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

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 $142,900.00 to $266,000.00 (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.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.