Sr. Government Relations Analyst

Vets2PM

$105K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in government relations or related fields
  • Ability to learn quickly in diverse environments
  • Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills
  • Proactive, self-starter with ownership mindset
  • Comfortable balancing technical and non-technical tasks
  • Strong integrity and reliability under uncertainty

Responsibilities

  • Engage with DoD and Congressional stakeholders
  • Track funding pathways and policy developments
  • Research new technologies, markets, and opportunities
  • Coordinate planning, logistics, and documentation
  • Support engineering with testing and prototype development
  • Manage partnerships and proposals with customers and agencies
  • Develop tools and processes for unmet needs

Benefits

  • Equity program available after 90 days based on performance
  • Professional development support with visibility to executive leadership
  • Flexible time off including PTO and winter breaks
  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Access to various optional insurance plans
Full Job Description
Job Description
Senior Government Relations Analyst
Company: LEAP
Location: Broomfield, CO (Hybrid - primarily onsite)

Position Overview

Support engagement with DoD and Congressional stakeholders while tracking funding pathways and policy developments. This is similar to headquarters staff or legislative support roles.

What You Bring to the Team

  • Extremely fast learner; comfortable jumping into new domains.
  • Strong problem-solver with clear communication and structured thinking.
  • Bias toward action - able to take ownership and deliver without needing direction.
  • Comfortable working on both technical and non-technical tasks.
  • High integrity, reliability, and ability to operate under uncertainty.


How You Will Make An Impact

  • A little bit of everything.
  • Tackle ambiguous, high-priority problems across the company.
  • Research new technologies, markets, and opportunities.
  • Support engineering with testing, analysis, and prototype development.
  • Run operations: planning, logistics, documentation, vendor coordination.
  • Work on partnerships, proposals, and communication with customers or agencies.
  • Build scrappy solutions, tools, or processes when something doesn't exist yet.


Bonus Points

  • Experience in aerospace, defense tech, robotics, or applied logistics.
  • Hands-on experience with prototypes, testing, or field operations.
  • Familiarity with government proposals (SBIR, BAA, etc.).


Compensation estimate:

Salary Range: $105,000 - $125,000

The estimated salary range for this role reflects various compensation factors. The final offer depends on factors such as work experience, education, training, key skills, and business needs. In addition, LEAP provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes:

  • Equity Program: Equity plan participation is available to all employees following an initial 90-day employment period and is performance-based. Equity allocations are determined on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. Managers may make recommendations based on individual and team performance. All equity grants are subject to executive review and approval in accordance with the Company's equity plan.
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development support and clear exposure to executive leadership
  • Flexible Time Off: PTO as needed, company holidays, and two week-long winter breaks
  • Work Location: This is a primarily on-site role due to the nature of the work
  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage at minimal to no cost for employees
  • Insurance Coverage: Access to a range of optional insurance plans to meet individual and family needs.

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