Director of Government Relations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Establish and formalize Kunin Technologies' government relations across various federal agencies, Congress, and state governments.

• Oversee and enhance the relationship with the Department of Defense Office of Strategic Capital, positioning the company within federal critical-minerals financing initiatives.

• Spearhead special government projects, including incentive programs in Tennessee and Texas.

• Collaborate with executive branch defense industrial-base offices, strategic materials programs, energy and loan programs, as well as export-control agencies.

• Cultivate federal legislative connections with armed services and appropriations committees, energy and natural resources committees, and the Tennessee delegation.

• Deliver same-day policy insights regarding rulemakings, export controls, and stockpile solicitations.

• Oversee external lobbyists and government-relations consultants, ensuring compliance with advocacy regulations.

• Develop relationships across pertinent committees, the Tennessee delegation, and agencies related to defense, energy, and commerce.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in government affairs related to the defense industrial base, critical minerals, energy, or advanced manufacturing.

• Proficiency in interpreting a DFARS rule or an NDAA section and generating a concise "what it means for us" memo within the same day.

• Experience working on Capitol Hill, within agency policy teams, or in defense-related government affairs.

• Proven track record of influencing report language or legislative provisions.

• Ability to brief a member of Congress or senior official with only 15 minutes' notice.

• Capacity to produce succinct one-page documents.

• Established relationships with the Tennessee delegation or experience in state economic development is highly advantageous.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Monthly travel to Chattanooga, TN, and Oak Ridge, TN is required.

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Equity opportunities.

• Flexible remote work arrangement.