U.S. Federal Government Relations Director

## U.S. Federal Government Relations Director Apply:
Remote:
Washington D.C., United States - Remote:
Full time:
Posted 11 Days Ago:
RC56
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* Location:

** Preferred to be in or near Washington, D.C. (or metro area):
Hybrid if you are within commuting distance of a Bentley office; otherwise, this is a home-based opportunity.
** Position Overview
** Bentley Systems is looking for a highly skilled, senior and motivated, Director of U.S. Federal Government Relations to serve as a key strategic leader in advancing the company’s federal policy agenda. In coordination with the Senior Director, North America Government Relations, the candidate will develop and drive a sophisticated, enterprise-wide advocacy strategy to shape federal legislation, regulations, appropriations, and policy priorities that accelerate the adoption of digital infrastructure technologies, digital twins, AI-enabled solutions, permitting reform, and advanced engineering software across critical infrastructure sectors.

Additionally, the candidate will also monitor, and engage in, other policy areas as necessary, including cybersecurity, data privacy, cross border data transactions, and any relevant AI legislative and regulatory initiatives.

Reporting to senior leadership, this role will collaborate closely with teams in infrastructure policy advancement, account advancement, marketing and communications, legal/compliance, and product to position Bentley as a trusted partner to federal agencies, Congress, and the White House.

This Washington, DC-based (or metro area) position requires deep institutional knowledge of federal policy making, proven influence on Capitol Hill and within key executive agencies, and the ability to position Bentley Systems as a trusted, strategic partner to Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies. The successful candidate will operate at the highest levels of government and industry, translating Bentley’s digital infrastructure vision into impactful public policy outcomes while safeguarding and expanding the company’s federal market opportunities.
** Responsibilities*
* • Develop and implement a proactive U.S. federal government relations strategy aligned with Bentley’s business objectives, focusing on infrastructure investment, AI adoption, digital transformation, permitting reform, technology adoption in public sector projects, and related appropriations.
• Build and maintain high-level relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff (especially transportation, appropriations, energy, and science committees), executive branch officials at agencies including the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). its modes, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and others involved in infrastructure and technology policy.
• Monitor, analyze, and influence federal legislation, regulations, and policy developments (e.g., reauthorization of surface transportation bills, Water Resources Development, FAA Reauthorization, AI federal framework, NEPA/permitting reform, FedRAMP and cybersecurity standards for infrastructure software, federal procurement policies, and emerging AI/digital twin guidelines).
• Advocate for policies that accelerate infrastructure delivery, promote digital tools for efficiency and sustainability, reduce regulatory barriers, and secure continued federal funding for projects utilizing advanced engineering software.
• Coordinate with industry associations, coalitions (e.g., Build America Caucus supporters, infrastructure advocacy groups), and partners to amplify Bentley’s positions.
• Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership on political…