Director, Government Relations

Everfox

$220K — $293K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in government relations, defense policy, or national-security advocacy
  • Strong familiarity with defense, homeland security, and intelligence committees
  • Experience navigating Department of Defense and Pentagon processes
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity, mission data, and national-security technologies
  • Exceptional communication skills for briefing senior officials
  • Willingness to travel regularly to Washington, DC and national-security events
  • Preferred existing federal relationships and security clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Drive engagement with Congress, Department of Defense, and intelligence community
  • Build influential relationships to support defense and technology priorities
  • Develop integrated legislative strategies aligned with business goals
  • Provide timely analysis of legislative and budget cycles
  • Cultivate relationships with industry groups and cybersecurity organizations
  • Collaborate on communications to maintain consistent messaging
  • Support crisis communications related to regulatory developments

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO
  • 401k match
  • Healthcare coverage contributions
Full Job Description
We’re hiring for a hybrid role. You’ll work on-site with your team several days each week (typically 2–3), with the specific days set by your manager. Because regular in-person collaboration is central to this job, we look for candidates who live within about 50 miles of the office. Title: Director, Government Relations
Reports To: Chief Corporate Affairs Officer (CCAO)

Position Summary

The Director, Government Relations serves as Everfox’s advocate to federal stakeholders, driving legislative and regulatory outcomes that support the company’s mission. The role expands Everfox’s visibility across Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and key agencies while advancing priority policies and programs.

This position requires strong government relationships, deep policy expertise, and the ability to clearly communicate Everfox’s cybersecurity and mission‑technology value to senior decision makers.

Key Responsibilities

Federal Government Relations & Advocacy

Drive Everfox’s engagement with Congress, DoW, the Intelligence Community, and civilian agencies, building influential relationships that support defense, intelligence, cyber, and emerging‑technology priorities. Drive advocacy for Everfox’s core programs, track legislative and regulatory developments, and provide actionable policy insights to senior leadership. Produce clear, effective briefing materials, testimonies, and advocacy content.

Strategic Engagement & Awareness Building

Strengthen Everfox’s standing among policymakers, national‑security influencers, think tanks, and industry groups. Execute strategies that elevate Everfox’s capabilities across DoW directorates, innovation organizations, and congressional technology leaders. Coordinate high‑impact engagements including Hill days, Pentagon briefings, classified sessions, and technology demonstrations. Represent Everfox in key partnerships and policy forums.

Legislative & Policy Strategy

Develop integrated legislative strategies aligned to Everfox’s business priorities. Provide leadership with timely analysis of emerging legislation, budget cycles, committee activities, and mission‑technology trends. Partner across Legal, Product, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, and Capture teams to ensure policy alignment with program pursuits, including support for relevant RDT&E, procurement, and O&M activities.

External Stakeholders & Partnerships

Cultivate relationships with industry associations, cybersecurity organizations, and mission‑technology coalitions. Manage external consultants and lobbying partners to ensure aligned strategy and measurable impact. Provide government‑driven insight to product teams based on requirements, mission gaps, and evolving policies.

Communications & Messaging Support

Collaborate with Corporate Communications and Marketing to maintain consistent external messaging. Draft talking points, executive briefs, congressional summaries, and policy‑focused materials. Support crisis‑communications needs tied to legislative, regulatory, or oversight developments.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years in government relations, defense policy, or national‑security advocacy
• Strong familiarity with defense, homeland security, intelligence, and appropriations committees
• Experience navigating DoW structures, acquisition processes, and senior‑level Pentagon engagement
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, insider risk, mission data, and national‑security technologies
• Exceptional communication skills, including briefing senior officials
• Regular travel to Washington, DC, federal agencies, and national‑security events
• Existing federal relationships preferred; clearance eligibility strongly preferred

Success Measures:

• Advances Everfox’s legislative and policy priorities with meaningful impact
• Builds influential Hill and Pentagon relationships that enhance access and advocacy
• Elevates Everfox’s visibility across federal stakeholders through high‑value engagements
• Delivers advocacy efforts that clearly shape policymaker understanding of Everfox’s capabilities
• Provides timely intelligence that anticipates risks, informs executives, and strengthens strategy

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is:

$220,600.00-293,400.00 USD

The actual salary offered may vary within the range based on a candidates' unique experience, locale, and business needs. In addition to a base salary and bonus plans, Everfox offers a generous benefits package including flexible PTO, a 401k match, and contribution to healthcare coverages. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide specific information regarding bonus eligibility and benefits offerings.

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