Director of Congressional Affairs

Job overview

The Director of Congressional Affairs is an onsite role based in Washington, DC, with a salary range of $190,000 - $270,000 per year. This position supports K2 Space, a high-growth company building advanced satellite platforms for commercial and government missions. This role exists to build and sustain the company's presence on Capitol Hill, focusing on key defense and intelligence committees. The Director will represent K2 Space, manage legislative strategies, and lead the company's Political Action Committee to shape policy for the national security space sector.

What you'll do

• Build and sustain relationships on Capitol Hill
• execute legislative and policy strategies
• staff senior executives for congressional interactions
• monitor relevant legislative activity
• represent K2 at hearings and events
• register as a federal lobbyist
• manage the K2 Space PAC
• collaborate with the broader Strategy team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

washington dc

congressional affairs

defense

space

lobbying

government relations

ts/sci clearance

onsite

$190k-$270k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave.

Why this role

Requires TS/SCI security clearance and deep experience with defense and space policy.

About the employer

K2 Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.