Inversion Space
Government Relations Executive
$180K–$350K
Washington, District of Columbia, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Playa Vista, California, United States - Experience
- Typically 12 years; experience across Congress, the executive branch, and/or the defense industry, with significant support experience in both chambers.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, national security, business, engineering, law, or a related discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to comply with ITAR.
About the job
Leads Inversion Space’s congressional and federal government relations strategy to advance funding, policy, acquisition, and program outcomes for national security capabilities.
What you'll do
- Advise senior leaders and develop legislative strategies related to defense budgets, acquisition policy, and congressional priorities.
- Build congressional and defense stakeholder relationships; monitor and influence authorization and appropriations legislation.
- Coordinate cross-functional advocacy, prepare executives for government engagements, and lead government relations staff and external resources.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
- Typically 12 years of progressively responsible experience in Congress, the executive branch, the defense industry, or a combination.
- Significant experience supporting both chambers of Congress, including positions supporting the Senate Armed Services Committee and House Armed Services Committee.
- Relevant experience with interceptors, hypersonic systems, integrated air and missile defense, or closely related defense programs; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Prior service supporting an Armed Services Committee; experience with an Appropriations Committee, particularly its Defense Subcommittee.
- Graduate degree in a related field; active Top Secret or Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
Pay
USD 180,000 to USD 275,000 base salary (Director); USD 215,000 to USD 310,000 base salary (Senior Director); USD 245,000 to USD 350,000 base salary (Vice President); USD 180,000 - USD 350,000 base salary (Washington D.C. annual range)
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