Cape
Head of Government Relations
$250K–$350K
Hybrid: Arlington, VA · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted Jul 17, 2026
- Experience
- At least five years in legislative affairs, federal budget alignment, government contracting, policy planning, or similar arenas.
About the job
Leads Cape’s federal government engagement strategy, stakeholder relationships, and policy work to advance company goals and identify funding and regulatory opportunities.
What you'll do
- Develop a milestone-based government strategy and map stakeholders to company needs.
- Forecast political, policy, budgetary, and regulatory changes, and shape policies beneficial to the company and its customers.
- Manage external advisors, experts, lobbyists, partnerships, and government-industry events.
What they ask for
- Firsthand knowledge of the federal legislative process through lobbying, a Congressional fellowship, PSM/MLA, or similar.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse external stakeholders.
- Ability to develop a multi-year government engagement plan aligned with company goals and government cadences.
- Clear professional communication and awareness of protocol in political and bureaucratic offices.
Nice to have
- Relevant background in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or similar professions.
- Experience in fast-paced environments with end-to-end ownership of outcomes.
Pay
$250,000-$350,000 USD base salary
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