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You will develop, maintain, and build upon an existing network in DC with a focus on federal government officials and lawmakers in national security and civil space. You will clearly convey complex technical ideas to non-technical audiences and represent Impulse at high-visibility official and unofficial events in DC and elsewhere.\nResponsibilities\nRepresent Impulse as the day-to-day advocate for Impulse priorities with federal government stakeholders, especially within personal offices in the legislative branch\nDraft, support, and execute an engagement strategy to advance Impulse legislative priorities for national security and civil space programs\nBuild and maintain strong relationships across relevant Congressional offices and committees, including those with defense, space, regional, and appropriations matters\nMonitor and analyze legislative developments impacting national security and civil and commercial space programs; prepare policy briefings and memoranda, track federal legislation and key committee activity\nSupport DC operations, including managing PAC activities, representing Impulse with aerospace industry stakeholders, and leveraging Executive participation with federal officials, as appropriate \nManage Impulse’s congressional engagement process, including content development, engagement tracking, and follow up\nWork closely with Government Affairs, Business Development, Marketing, and other teams to perform research as needed and identify risks and opportunities that affect the company and align engagement with long-term strategic objectives\nConvey complex policy issues in a clear, accessible way to both internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with company objectives\nPrepare presentations and materials for Impulse leadership ahead of engagements with key government officials \nMinimum Qualifications\n5+ years of federal legislative experience (on Capitol Hill, in a department/agency legislative liaison office, or in government affairs in aerospace)\nBachelors degree in Political Science or related field\nFamiliarity with legislative processes, including appropriations and authorization legislation\nDemonstrated experience navigating national security policy, programs, budgets, or advocacy\nStrong verbal and written communication skills, including experience writing white papers or other advocacy materials on technically complex topics\nAbility to work both collaboratively and independently across a growing and fast-paced team in multiple locations \nAbility to work on-site in the Impulse Washington, DC, office, with regular travel within DC for meetings and occasional travel to Impulse HQ in Redondo Beach, CA\nPreferred Skills and Experience\n4+ years of demonstrated experience with national security or civil space policy, including U.S. Space Force, NASA, or the Intelligence Community\n7+ years of legislative experience, including supporting a member on one or more defense committees\nDemonstrated experience managing a corporate political action committee\nExperience with early-stage or high-growth aerospace companies\nActive security clearance\nWillingness to register as a federal lobbyist\nAdditional Information:\nCompensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. 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