Director of Government Affairs

Endurance Energy

. Own relationships, partnerships, and policy engagement with defense programs .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in government affairs and defense policy, with a strong focus on Department of Defense (DoD) engagement and acquisition processes. Capable of translating technical capabilities into policy language and managing relationships with key defense stakeholders.

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10+ Years Experience In Government AffairsEstablished Relationships With DoD StakeholdersWorking Knowledge Of PPBE And NDAAActive Secret Clearance Or HigherMaster's Degree In Related Field

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Hard Skills

Defense Policy EngagementProposal WritingFunding Opportunity TrackingDoD Acquisition PathwaysLegislative DraftingTechnical TranslationCapture Efforts SupportBriefing PreparationLobbying ComplianceOTA Agreements Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceEligibility For Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Department Of DefenseDoD S&T EnterpriseNAVSEA Warfare CentersDARPASBIR/STTR ProgramsFARDFARSEnergy SectorCritical InfrastructureMilitary Departments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own relationships, partnerships, and policy engagement with defense programs
Serve as the principal voice at ONR, NAVSEA Warfare Centers, DARPA, other DoD S&T enterprise, acquisition program offices, Military Departments, and congressional committees
Build relationships across OSD, ONR, NAVSEA Warfare Centers, DARPA, DoD S&T enterprise, acquisition program offices, Joint Staff, and Military Departments
Represent Endurance Energy in meetings, working groups, and industry days
Track PPBE, NDAA, and defense appropriations
Brief leadership on funding opportunities and timing risks
Engage Armed Services and Appropriations staff
Draft talking points, white papers, and legislative asks
Manage outside lobbyists and coalitions
Support programs, requirements, OTA agreements, SBIR/STTR programs, DIU efforts, and teaming pursuits
Lead applications to DoD funding opportunities, including qualifying solicitations, writing and submitting proposals, and follow-up
Prepare presentations and briefing materials for senior leadership and external partners
Work with legal to ensure government engagement complies with lobbying, ethics, and procurement integrity rules
Own an annual DoD engagement plan and report regularly to executives and the board
Collaborate with commercial, engineering, and legal teams and represent the company with senior government and industry stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in government affairs, defense policy, or roles focused on the Department of Defense (DoD)
At least 5 years working directly with ONR, NAVSEA Warfare Centers, DARPA, other DoD S&T enterprise, acquisition program offices, or Military Departments
Working knowledge of PPBE, NDAA and appropriations cycle, and DoD acquisition pathways
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, OTA agreements, and SBIR/STTR programs
Established relationships with DoD, Service, or congressional defense stakeholders
Ability to translate technical capabilities into policy and requirements language for non-technical audiences
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including senior-level briefings
Active Secret clearance or higher, or eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Master's degree in a related field such as MPA, MBA, or JD (preferred)
Prior service as a military officer, DoD civilian, or congressional staffer on a defense committee (preferred)
Experience in energy, power systems, or critical infrastructure (preferred)
Familiarity with DoD energy and installation programs (preferred)
Experience supporting capture efforts for DoD contracts or other transactions (preferred)
Active Top Secret clearance (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity packages for full-time employees
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
Flexible PTO including 12 paid company holidays
Travel to fascinating deployment sites along oceanic ridges in locations like the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, and the Azores
Participate in sea trials and deployment operations in partnership with leading oceanographic institutions
Work with technology that spans high-power electronics, marine systems, and clean energy
Help solve one of the world's most pressing challenges
Company-sponsored recreational dive certification
Access to the company boat
Free meals and snacks