U.S. Federal Government Relations Director

Job overview

The U.S. Federal Government Relations Director role is home-based, with a preference for Washington, D.C., or the surrounding metro area; it may be hybrid for someone within commuting distance of a Bentley office. Compensation is not specified. The role advances Bentley’s federal policy agenda in coordination with the Senior Director, North America Government Relations. The director develops advocacy strategies and relationships that support policies affecting infrastructure technology and Bentley’s federal market opportunities. The role translates the company’s digital infrastructure priorities into policy engagement and advises leadership on political and regulatory developments.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement federal government relations strategy
• build relationships with Congress, congressional staff, and executive agencies
• monitor and influence legislation, regulations, and policy developments
• advocate for infrastructure delivery, digital tools, and federal project funding
• coordinate with industry associations and coalitions
• advise executives and prepare briefings, testimony, comment letters, and advocacy materials
• align government relations with business development, public sector sales, and thought leadership
• attend political events as necessary.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

federal government relations

public policy

advocacy

infrastructure policy

federal legislation

regulatory affairs

digital infrastructure

artificial intelligence policy

washington dc area

home-based

bentley systems

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bentley Impact Day volunteer leave
• colleague recognition programs
• inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing initiatives
• salary and benefits package mentioned without specific details.

Why this role

Focuses on federal policy affecting infrastructure investment, AI adoption, digital transformation, permitting reform, and advanced engineering software; travel is stated as 10–15%.

About the employer

Bentley Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Software Publishers. Sector: 51.