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Head of Government Relations

Cape· Business Development
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Hybrid (Hybrid: Arlington, VA)$250k - $350kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Cape is seeking a Head of Government Relations to map and engage federal stakeholders, forecast policy-based risks and opportunities, and manage external advising and lobbying parties to support growth and regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

  • Developing a long-term milestone-based government strategy
  • Mapping key government stakeholders to company needs
  • Forecasting political, policy, budgetary, and regulatory changes and volatility
  • Shaping new policies beneficial to the company and its customers
  • Forming and maturing partnerships with third parties in the federal ecosystem
  • Optimizing relationships with external advisors, experts, and lobbyists
  • Engaging resource sponsors to achieve established strategic endstates
  • Establishing, attending, and managing events that cross between industry and government affairs

Qualifications

  • Operational Pedigree: Prior experience in fast-paced environments. Ownership of end-to-end outcomes.
  • External Relationship Development: Ability to network with external stakeholders and maintain ties.
  • Executive Communication: Clear professional correspondence and awareness of protocol in political offices.
  • Knowledge of the Legislative Process: Experience with lobbying, Congressional fellowship, PSM/MLA, or similar.
  • Strategic Planning: Ability to establish multi-year government engagement plans aligning with company goals.
  • Professional Background: Background in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or similar.

Skills

Required:Relationship managementStrategic planningExecutive communication

Benefits

  • 401(k) match
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave (for all parents, no waiting period)
  • Stipends for Family-forming needs
  • Stipends for Gender-affirming care
  • Unlimited PTO
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Cape is premium wireless coverage with an added layer of personal security.

Cape is premium wireless coverage with an added layer of personal security. Talk, text, and live with the confidence that you’re protected.

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