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This person will report to the VP of Government Relations to manage congressional engagement across various House and Senate Committees, with a particular focus on the defense appropriations process (markup cycles, committee hearings, program plus-ups, report language) and authorization priorities affecting naval, undersea, and unmanned systems.\nKey Responsibilities\nMonitor, analyze, and report on the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Defense Appropriations bills, tracking provisions, report language, and funding lines relevant to Vatn Systems' programs and the broader unmanned maritime systems portfolio.\nBuild and maintain relationships with Members of Congress, committee staff, and relevant caucuses on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees (HASC/SASC) and Defense Appropriations Subcommittees (HAC-D/SAC-D).\nDevelop and execute legislative strategies to secure, protect, and grow program funding lines and advance policy provisions that support the 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relevant congressional and industry events, hearings, and markups.\nPartner with outside lobbying support and trade associations as needed, ensuring consistent messaging.\nAssist Growth team in additional outreach activities including trade shows, demonstrations, and other events as required. \nRequired Qualifications\nMinimum 3 years of experience as a professional staff member, member staff, or equivalent experience with the House or Senate Armed Services Committees and Appropriations Committees\nDirect, hands-on experience with the defense authorization and/or appropriations markup process, including drafting bill and report language.\nEstablished current relationships with committee staff, clerks, and/or member offices relevant to defense programs.\nDemonstrated fluency in the legislative and budget calendar, including continuing resolution dynamics, conference processes, and omnibus negotiations.\nAbility to obtain and maintain SECRET clearance.\nExcellent written and verbal 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