Senior Director, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations Strategy & Operations at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Director, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations Strategy & Operations in United States.

This strategic leadership role is designed for a highly experienced operator who can drive both vision and execution across corporate affairs, government relations, and federal engagement initiatives. You will partner closely with senior executives to shape priorities, establish scalable operational frameworks, and execute high-impact initiatives that advance organizational objectives. The position requires balancing strategic advising with hands-on execution, including leading cross-functional projects, managing risk, and ensuring alignment with corporate and governmental stakeholders. You will build and operationalize teams and processes, manage performance frameworks, and support critical enterprise initiatives. This role is central to influencing external engagement, internal alignment, and long-term strategic growth across complex, high-stakes domains.

• Serve as the strategic advisor and operational lead for senior corporate and government affairs leadership.
• Shape organizational priorities, messaging, and strategic initiatives to maximize impact across federal and corporate affairs programs.
• Drive strategic planning processes, including quarterly business reviews, annual planning, and executive or board engagements.
• Develop and maintain operational frameworks, performance tracking, and governance to ensure accountability and measurable results.
• Oversee and prioritize key initiatives across Federal, Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, Go-to-Market, Legal, HR, and executive teams.
• Build and institutionalize playbooks, protocols, communications governance, and engagement strategies, including for M&A activities.
• Prepare high-impact briefing materials, executive summaries, and external engagement content for senior leadership, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
• Support enterprise issues management and crisis response in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Strengthen talent development, onboarding, and culture within the corporate affairs and government relations function.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in government, public policy, corporate affairs, or chief of staff roles, including at least 5 years at director level or above.
• Proven experience advising C-suite executives and influencing enterprise strategy.
• Strong ability to lead complex, competing priorities and drive execution across matrixed organizations.
• Exceptional strategic thinking combined with operational rigor and execution excellence.
• Demonstrated experience building functions, operational infrastructure, or teams from the ground up.
• Deep understanding of government contracting, public sector stakeholder management, and policy dynamics.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and executive communication skills; superior judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to operate seamlessly between strategic advising and hands-on execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, business, journalism, economics, or related field; MBA preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary: $224,652 – $292,953 USD per year, with performance-based bonus and equity.
• Flexible working model: onsite, hybrid, or fully remote options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan and other long-term benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including unlimited PTO, holidays, and parental/adoption leave.
• Home technology stipend to support remote work.
• Opportunities for career development, leadership growth, and high-impact contributions.