K2 Space
Director of Congressional Affairs
$190K–$270K
Washington, D.C. +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Experience
- 7-12+ years of congressional affairs experience, predominantly from working on the Hill.
- Visa sponsorship
- The hire must be a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
About the job
Build K2 Space’s congressional presence and advance its legislative and policy priorities through Capitol Hill relationships, executive support, lobbying, and PAC management.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute strategies for legislative and policy priorities; monitor relevant legislative and appropriations activity and brief leadership.
- Represent K2 in congressional engagement, build bipartisan relationships, and prepare and staff executives for meetings and site visits.
- Manage the K2 Space PAC, including solicitation campaigns, contribution strategy, and monthly FEC filings.
What they ask for
- 7-12+ years of congressional affairs experience, predominantly working on the Hill.
- Strong existing relationships with congressional offices and staff on both sides of the aisle.
- Meaningful background in defense and/or space issues; willingness to register as a lobbyist.
- Current TS/SCI security clearance, or previously held one and is eligible to obtain one again.
Nice to have
- Military, Pentagon, or IC experience.
- Experience with lobbying, industry association advocacy, or congressional affairs from a government agency.
Pay
$190,000 - $270,000 USD base salary
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