Government Relations Associate

At Hidden Level, we're building the future of airspace awareness through cutting-edge RF sensing technology. Our mission is to make the world safer---whether it's protecting troops, securing infrastructure, or enabling smarter cities. We design, manufacture, and deploy advanced sensor systems that deliver real-time insights for defense and commercial applications.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Government Relations Associate to join our Washington, DC team. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to build a career at the intersection of government, national security, emerging technology, and public policy.

Working closely with Government Relations leadership, the Associate will support Hidden Level's federal government relations strategy, with a focus on Congress, appropriations and authorization, national security policy, legislative research, and stakeholder engagement.

Location:Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid role with regular in-person collaboration expected.

Responsibilities:Congressional and Legislative Support

• Monitor legislation, hearings, markups, committee activity, Member statements, and other congressional developments relevant to Hidden Level.
• Track federal authorization, appropriations, and budget activity, including key deadlines and legislative milestones.
• Research Members of Congress, committees, staff, caucuses, legislation, and policy issues to support the company's engagement strategy.
• Identify policy and funding developments that may present opportunities or risks for the company.
• Attend congressional hearings, policy briefings, industry events, and other Washington forums, providing clear summaries and analysis.
• Track relevant legislation throughout the congressional process and help assess its potential impact on Hidden Level.

• Support Hidden Level's annual federal appropriations and authorization efforts through research, tracking, material preparation, and coordination of congressional requests.
• Research federal programs, appropriations accounts, budget requests, congressional priorities, and other funding opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of funding and policy requests, deadlines, submissions, status, and outcomes.
• Help connect federal funding and policy developments to Hidden Level's business and strategic priorities.

• Research policy issues affecting Hidden Level, including counter-UAS, airspace security, defense, homeland security, aviation, transportation, public safety, and critical infrastructure.
• Prepare concise analyses, issue summaries, legislative updates, background materials, and other resources for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor federal agencies, congressional committees, think tanks, trade associations, and industry organizations for emerging policy developments.
• Translate complex legislative and policy information into clear, actionable insights for internal teams.
• Develop a strong understanding of Hidden Level's technology and applications to help communicate its capabilities to policymakers and other nontechnical audiences.

• Prepare for meetings with Members of Congress, congressional staff, committee staff, executive branch officials, and other government stakeholders.
• Develop meeting briefs, biographies, background research, talking points, presentations, and other briefing materials.
• Coordinate congressional meetings, policy briefings, facility visits, demonstrations, and other government engagements.
• Participate in meetings as appropriate, document key takeaways and action items, and coordinate follow-up.
• Maintain accurate records of government engagements, stakeholder relationships, commitments, and follow-up activities.

Writing and Government Relations Operations

• Draft and edit policy briefs, congressional white papers, one-pagers, presentations, talking points, meeting materials, correspondence, and internal updates.
• Assist with congressional appropriations and policy request submissions.
• Maintain government relations calendars, stakeholder lists, legislative trackers, and engagement records.
• Coordinate with Business Development, Legal, Communications, Product, and other internal teams.
• Support engagement with outside consultants, trade associations, coalitions, and industry partners.
• Help coordinate Washington-area events, congressional visits, and policy briefings.
• Take increasing ownership of projects and direct stakeholder engagement as experience and…