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Government Affairs Director - Washington DC

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Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc.

Columbia, MD (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/17/2026

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Serve as the primary point of contact and coordinator for all U.S. government affairs activities, ensuring consistent messaging and strategic alignment across business units Manage relationships with external government relations consultants and lobbyists, ensuring all parties are working toward unified objectives Develop and maintain the company's federal engagement strategy in coordination with business line leadership Track all active federal contracts, pending procurements, and capture opportunities across TSA, FAA, DoD, and other relevant agencies Maintain a comprehensive pipeline of government business development opportunities and provide regular status updates to business line VPs Monitor federal budget cycles, appropriations, and policy developments that may impact company interests Cultivate and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at federal agencies, on Capitol Hill, and within relevant industry associations Build relationships with elected officials and stakeholders in states where the company has operations or a growing footprint Coordinate and leverage industry association memberships to maximize company visibility and influence Identify and secure speaking opportunities for company executives at conferences, industry forums, and policy events Represent Rohde & Schwarz at industry events and agency meetings as appropriate Provide coverage of relevant congressional hearings and mark-ups, summarizing key developments for leadership Track regulatory and policy developments that may impact company interests across security, defense, and safety portfolios Prepare regular briefings for the
U.S. CEO
on government affairs activities, legislative developments, and business development pipeline status Develop quarterly reports for the CEO to share with the Board of Directors, summarizing U.S. government engagement, contract performance, and strategic opportunities Create and maintain internal dashboards tracking key metrics, milestones, and deliverables