Company Description Govini transforms Defense Acquisition from an outdated manual process to a software-driven strategic advantage for the United States. Our flagship product, Ark, supports Supply Chain, Science and Technology, Production, Sustainment, and Modernization teams with AI-enabled Applications and best-in-class data to more rapidly imagine, develop, and field the capabilities we need. Today, the national security community and every branch of the military rely on Govini to enable faster and more informed Acquisition decisions. Govini seeks a Vice President of Government Relations, focused on Congressional Relations, to serve as our Congressional leader in achieving our ambitious go-to-market goals. This individual will conduct more than 100 meetings on the Hill per year. This role will report to the SVP, Government Relations. This role is a full-time position located at our office in Arlington, VA. This role may require up to 50% travel. Scope of Responsibilities + Secure congressional programmatic plus-ups and appropriations + Secure congressional authorization provisions + Ensure Congress knows of Govini’s willingness to support Member initiatives and needs to promote Govini for purposes of Capture, Sales, and Government Relations + Ensure large numbers of Congressional staffers have seen a demo of Govini’s SaaS platform, Ark, and grasp the Govini value proposition + Analyze legislation for Business Development, Sales, and the Go-to-Market teams to leverage for current-year sales in federal departments and agencies + Craft content and show Govini Go-to-Market teams how to leverage legislation and legislative proposals to achieve current-year sales Qualifications + US Citizenship is required Required Skills: + Demonstrated record of securing House or Senate appropriations and plus-ups + History as a Registered Lobbyist + Flawless written and verbal communication skills + Ability to constructively collaborate + Expert knowledge of: DoD acquisitions, weapons systems, PEOs, and POs + The lifecycle of requirements, particularly production, sustainment, and modernization, and the US defense and commercial industrial bases + The new breed of commercial defense and federal tech companies, software and hardware + Demonstrated ability to work across both sides of the political aisle Desired Skills: + Current possession of a U.S. security clearance or the ability to obtain one with our sponsorship + Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment + Job history working in the commercial sector + Successful experience securing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Congressional programmatic plus-ups + Possesses a rational basis for being a proponent of the new defense tech companies + History of supporting electoral campaigns We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we’re eager to hear from you. Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.