Government Affairs Manager
Required skills
- Government Affairs
- Congressional Engagement
- Executive Engagement
- Defense Policy
- DoD Procurement
- Congressional Appropriations
- National Security Policy
- Policy Influence
- Regulatory Outcomes
- Technical Issues Translation
Nice to have
- Legislative Branch Experience
- Executive Branch Experience
- DoD Experience
- Security Clearance
Role summary
Neros, a defense technology company specializing in high-performance unmanned systems, seeks a Government Affairs Manager. This role is responsible for supporting and expanding Congressional and Executive engagement strategies, fostering relationships with key government officials in Congress, the National Security Council, and the Pentagon. The manager will also drive Neros' political operations growth. The ideal candidate possesses 6+ years of experience in government affairs or defense policy, with a strong understanding of the US defense ecosystem, procurement, and national security policy. Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills are essential for translating complex technical issues into compelling policy narratives. Experience in the legislative and executive branches is a plus.
Who we are
Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.
As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.
What you will be doing
The Government Affairs Manager will be responsible for supporting Neros’s ongoing Congressional and Executive engagement strategy. This position will lead expanding relationships with key Members of Congress, the National Security Council, and the Pentagon civilian leadership. This position will also play an active role in growing Neros' political operations.
You should have the following
Nice to have
US Salary Range
$110,500 – $154,500 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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