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Director of Congressional Affairs

K2 Space· Operations
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Hybrid (Washington, DC)$190k - $270k + equityfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Director-level role focused on building and sustaining K2 Space's presence on Capitol Hill, with emphasis on defense and space policy, congressional engagement, and managing the K2 Space PAC.

Responsibilities

  • Build and sustain K2 Space's presence and relationships on Capitol Hill, with a focus on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, Defense Appropriations subcommittees, and House and Senate Intelligence Committees
  • Develop and execute strategies to advance K2's legislative and policy priorities
  • Staff senior K2 executives ahead of and during interactions with Congress, both on Capitol Hill and for site visits to K2 headquarters by members or staff
  • Monitor legislative and appropriations activity relevant to K2's business and keep leadership informed of developments and opportunities
  • Represent K2 at official hearings and meetings, political fundraisers, and other unofficial events to engage directly with relevant congressional stakeholders
  • Register as a federal lobbyist and represent K2 Space in direct engagement with congressional offices
  • Perform day-to-day management of the K2 Space PAC, including leading the solicitation campaigns, updating the PAC’s contribution strategy, and overseeing monthly FEC filings
  • Build relationships with committee staff, member offices, and other relevant stakeholders on both sides of the aisle
  • Partner with the K2 broader Strategy team, including the Strategic Communications Director and the Director of State and Local Government Affairs, to align efforts across every level of government and broader company messaging

Qualifications

  • 7-12+ years of congressional affairs experience, predominantly from 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
  • Holds a current TS/SCI security clearance, or has held one previously and is eligible to obtain one again
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Based in the Washington, DC area (Rosslyn, VA), with regular travel to K2 Space headquarters in Torrance, California, and other locations as needed

Skills

Required:Congressional affairsLobbying

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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