Hiring: Director of Congressional Affairs Company: K2 Space Corporation Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 07:42:51 About the job Experience: •12+ years of congressional affairs experience, predominantly from working on the Hill Required Skills: •Build and sustain K2 Space's presence and relationships on Capitol Hill, with a focus on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, Defense Appropriations subcommittees, and House and Senate Intelligence Committees •Develop and execute strategies to advance K2's legislative and policy priorities •Staff senior K2 executives ahead of and during interactions with Congress, both on Capitol Hill and for site visits to K2 headquarters by members or staff •Monitor legislative and appropriations activity relevant to K2's business and keep leadership informed of developments and opportunities •Represent K2 at official hearings and meetings, political fundraisers, and other unofficial events to engage directly with relevant congressional stakeholders •Register as a federal lobbyist and represent K2 Space in direct engagement with congressional offices •Perform day-to-day management of the K2 Space PAC, including leading the solicitation campaigns, updating the PAC’s contribution strategy, and overseeing monthly FEC filings •Build relationships with committee staff, member offices, and other relevant stakeholders on both sides of the aisle Qualifications: •7-12+ years of congressional affairs experience, predominantly from working on the Hill •Strong existing relationships with congressional offices and staff on both sides of the aisle •Meaningful background in defense and/or space issues •Willingness to register as a lobbyist •Holds a current TS/SCI security clearance, or has held one previously and is eligible to obtain one again •Strong written and verbal communication skills •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment •Based in the Washington, DC area (Rosslyn, VA), with regular travel to K2 Space headquarters in Torrance, California, and other locations as needed •Military, Pentagon, or IC experience Compensation: •$190,000 - $270,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $270,000 + equity in the company Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!