Lead Public Affairs Manager – Defence, Security & Digital Sovereignty

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

📋 Description

• Perform political monitoring across defense, security, budget, procurement, AI, data, cyber, and critical infrastructure.

• Interpret political, regulatory, and budgetary changes into actionable implications and strategic recommendations.

• Establish and maintain a systematic stakeholder register along with engagement strategies for political and institutional contacts.

• Independently cultivate and sustain tier-2 and tier-3 relationships with ministry, parliamentary, and industry stakeholders.

• Prepare for C-level discussions by creating executive briefings, key messages, and clear objectives while documenting outcomes and facilitating follow-up actions.

• Develop political narratives in close collaboration with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and Communications team.

• Draft position papers, Q&As, talking points, and background documents on essential policy issues.

• Coordinate association activities, parliamentary formats, and pertinent political events.

• Oversee lobby registration, transparency, and conflict-of-interest processes in partnership with Legal/Compliance.

• Relay political signals and market insights back to GovDev, Product, and Leadership in a structured manner.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–8+ years of relevant experience in public affairs, the Bundestag, federal government/ministries, parliamentary groups, associations, consultancies, or tech/defense companies.

• In-depth knowledge of Einzelplan 14 (German defense budget), Bundeswehr procurement, and the security policy decision-making processes.

• Proven experience in preparing senior political discussions and delivering succinct executive briefings, position papers, and Q&As under tight deadlines.

• Strong technical literacy with the capability to clearly explain complex AI, data, and security concepts to political audiences.

• An active and established political network in Berlin.

• High level of political judgment, discretion, and a structured approach to stakeholder management.

• Business fluent in German and English (C1+).

• Willingness to travel approximately 20–30% (domestic & international).

• Authorization to work in Germany.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first, nationwide in Germany: Work from wherever you perform best, complemented by regular team gatherings in Berlin and other off-site locations.

• Flexible working hours.

• Budget for personal home-office equipment.

• 30 days of vacation.

• Investment in personal and professional development.

• Performance bonuses linked to agreed objectives and key results.

• Welcome goodie bag.

• Summer and Christmas parties.

• Regular team gatherings.

• Engage in projects that have a tangible impact on public safety and national security.