Anduril
Associate Director, Government Relations
$146K–$194K
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- At least 6+ years recommended; title and salary commensurate with experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degrees welcome but not required.
About the job
Develop and execute government relations strategies that advance Anduril’s national security policy and funding priorities through congressional and executive branch processes.
What you'll do
- Plan and implement appropriations, authorization, and policy engagement strategies across business lines, including outreach to Congress and executive branch officials.
- Prepare policy and funding requests, supporting materials, congressional testimony, and hearing preparation; monitor and analyze policymaking processes.
- Coordinate congressional facility visits, internal and external messaging, and support the company’s Political Action Committee priorities.
What they ask for
- At least 6+ years of experience in national security, government relations, and/or the federal executive or legislative arena is recommended.
- Considerable defense or national security experience on Capitol Hill, in government relations, the Executive Branch, or a similar defense industry position; knowledge of defense policy and budget issues.
- Significant knowledge of U.S. federal appropriations and policymaking processes, and demonstrated success promoting government relations priorities and influencing legislative policy and budget processes.
- Bachelor’s degree required; able to travel approximately 25% or greater, work on-site in the DC Office, register as an individual lobbyist, and possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Graduate degrees are welcome but not required.
Pay
$146,000 — $194,000 USD (base salary)
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