Anduril
Director, Government Relations
$191K–$253K
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- At least 10+ years of experience in national security, government relations, and/or the federal executive or legislative arena is recommended.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degrees welcome but not required.
About the job
Develops and executes government relations strategies to advance Anduril’s national security policy and funding priorities through congressional and executive branch processes.
What you'll do
- Engage congressional and executive branch officials on policy, appropriations, and authorization priorities across business lines.
- Prepare and submit policy and funding requests, supporting materials, testimony, and hearing preparation; monitor and analyze policymaking processes.
- Coordinate congressional facility visits and collaborate on company messaging, outreach, and Political Action Committee priorities.
What they ask for
- Considerable defense or national security experience on Capitol Hill, in government relations, the Executive Branch, or a similar defense industry position.
- Demonstrated success planning and implementing strategies to influence legislative policy and budget processes; extensive knowledge of U.S. federal appropriations and policymaking.
- Experience with defense policy and budget issues and ability to build and maintain relationships with government and industry stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree; must be available to work on-site in the DC office, travel approximately 25% or greater, 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 degree.
Pay
$191,000 — $253,000 USD (base salary)
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