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Vast

Director, Government Affairs

Washington, DC

Vast is looking for a Director, Government Affairs to lead and expand the company's engagement ... Collaborate with Vast's business development team to support DoD-related contracting opportunities ...

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Manager, Government Affairs

Washington, DC

Vast is looking for a Manager, Government Affairs to lead and expand the company's engagement ... Partner with Business Development to support DoD-related contracting opportunities, cooperative ...

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Manager, Government Affairs

Washington, DC · On-site

Vast is looking for a Manager, Government Affairs to lead and expand the company's engagement ... Partner with Business Development to support DoD-related contracting opportunities, cooperative ...

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Government Affairs Director

Anchorage, AK · On-site

GCI's Government Affairs Director will be responsible for developing, executing, and achieving the ... Demonstrated capability to work independently and effectively within a geographically distributed ...

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Government Affairs Director

Anchorage, AK · On-site +1

GCI's Government Affairs Director will be responsible for developing, executing, and achieving the ... Demonstrated capability to work independently and effectively within a geographically distributed ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average weekly pay for telecommute independent contractor government affairs in the United States is $1,089.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $721.15 and $1,211.54 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Telecommute Independent Contractor Government Affairs vs Telecommute Independent Contractor Public Relations?

AspectTelecommute Independent Contractor Government AffairsTelecommute Independent Contractor Public Relations
CredentialsExperience in government policy, lobbying, or regulatory complianceExperience in media, communication, or branding
Work EnvironmentRemote, often involving policy research and stakeholder engagementRemote, focusing on media outreach and reputation management
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, advocacy groups, consulting firmsCorporations, PR agencies, media outlets

Both roles are remote contractor positions requiring specialized knowledge. Government Affairs focuses on policy and regulation, while Public Relations emphasizes media and reputation management. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right freelance opportunity based on your skills and interests.

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Director, Government Affairs

Vast

Washington, DC

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Vast is looking for a Director, Government Affairs to lead and expand the company's engagement across Congress,  the U.S. Department of Defense, and associated national security stakeholders. This role will drive policy, partnership, and congressional advocacy strategies to advance Vast's initiatives to launch and operate the world's leading commercial space stations in support of both civil and national security space objectives.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Washington D.C. location.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership
    • Develop and execute a comprehensive DoD and national security engagement strategy aligned with Vast's government affairs and policy objectives.
    • Collaborate across internal teams including Legal, Programs, Engineering, and Business Development to align advocacy efforts with mission and programmatic priorities.
  • Congressional & DoD Engagement
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with key offices within the Department of Defense, U.S. Space Force, Air Force, Space Development Agency (SDA), Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and other defense-related organizations.
    • Engage with relevant Congressional committees and staff, particularly those overseeing defense, space, and appropriations matters.
    • Coordinate with the National Security Council (NSC), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and others in the Executive Office of the President (EOP) when cross-agency alignment is required.
  • Policy and Advocacy
    • Monitor, analyze, and interpret U.S. defense and national security policy, legislation, and appropriations developments impacting commercial space capabilities.
    • Prepare policy briefs, talking points, and legislative summaries to inform internal leadership and support strategic decision-making.
    • Develop recommendations and written submissions for defense-related requests for information (RFIs), trade reports, and industry-government engagements.
  • Program and Partnership Support
    • Collaborate with Vast's business development team to support DoD-related contracting opportunities, cooperative agreements, and partnerships.
    • Identify emerging defense needs where Vast's commercial capabilities can contribute to resilience, mission assurance, and space domain awareness objectives.
    • Provide policy support for defense-related technology initiatives, security reviews, and regulatory engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of professional experience in government affairs, defense policy, congressional affairs, and/or national security space.
  • Experience engaging Congress on defense, national security, or space-related policy and funding priorities.
  • Current registered lobbyist or willingness and ability to register as a lobbyist, as required.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Experience working on DOD space programs and policies
  • Experience with government contracting and government procurement
  • Experience with Congressional appropriations and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) process
  • Proven ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and schedules with ease and grace
  • Ability to simplify complex concepts into straightforward and concise explanations
  • Comfortable operating outside of areas of expertise and in new territory
  • Excellent communication, analytical, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
  • Self-starter with excellent time-management and prioritization skills

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance to support DOD space programs.

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