Director of Congressional Policy

Director/Sr. Director of Congressional Policy

The Director/Senior Director of Congressional Policy sits on Red Cat’s policy and strategy team and supports the Company’s advocacy at the U.S. federal level in Washington, D.C. This individual will be based in Washington, D.C. and is responsible for Red Cat’s engagement with members of Congress and their staff, as well as with Appropriations, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Oversight, and other relevant Committees. This individual will be responsible for securing Congressional appropriations for the company and identifying new Congressional appropriations opportunities.  

The Director of Congressional Policy will work with members of Congress and their offices to drive policy and rulemaking in the interests of Red Cat and the U.S. drone manufacturing industry. This will include shaping legislation including defense and homeland security appropriations, the National Defense Authorization Act, Community Project Funding requests, and other relevant programs and bills. This individual will also be responsible for leading and managing the Red Cat Political Action Committee.  

In addition, the Director will assist in covering Red Cat’s portfolio of SLTT policy priorities in the United States. This may include managing, shaping, and supporting legislation related to federal, state, and local grant programs, port security and drone for first responder (DFR) policies, domestic regulatory/rulemaking efforts, and other legislative programs of interest to the company.  

The Director also helps the Vice President with Red Cat policy meetings, prioritizing agenda items, background materials, and meeting follow-up items. The Director will also coordinate with Red Cat subsidiaries to build relationships with and engage relevant district members. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Track and analyze legislative and other policy matters of interest to the Red Cat and the uncrewed systems manufacturing industry. 

• Engage Congressional offices and Committees to advance company priorities and business opportunities. 

• Conduct day-to-day monitoring of legislative activities at the federal and state levels in the United States. 

• Develop and lead a strategic public policy program, in collaboration with the Vice President of Policy and Strategy and other Red Cat functions, that effectively addresses priority issues. 

• Develop recommendations to support Red Cat’s political action committee (PAC), as well as manage the PAC and related contributions and solicitations. 

• Broaden and build solid relationships across Congress and at the state level. 

• Devise and execute third-party stakeholder engagement strategies to build support for Red Cat’s legislative priorities and/or provide bridges to important stakeholder communities. 

• Assist with day-to-day management of external government affairs consultants. 

• Prepare memoranda on legislation of interest to Red Cat leadership on bill introductions, hearings, mark-ups, floor action, etc. 

• Represent Red Cat at meetings with legislators, business leaders and interest groups, and other trade associations. 

• Direct regular internal communications to Red Cat staff on important developments in government affairs. 

• Engage with other departments in Red Cat to leverage cross-functional expertise and coordinate strategic activities that advance policy team priorities. 

• Must be willing to register as a lobbyist under the Lobbying Disclosure Act 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• None 

SALARY RANGE 

• $150,000-175,000 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in government, political science, public policy or similar concentration. Advanced degree in the above areas of study a plus. 

• Four years or more of progressive experience in a legislative policy position on Capitol Hill, with preference for portfolios or committee assignments covering Armed Services, Appropriations, Intelligence, and/or Homeland Security. 

Qualifications: 

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills. 

• Strong public speaking skills. 

• Proven ability to think and lead strategically. 

• Successful track record of conceptualizing, drafting, and moving legislation. 

• Ability to navigate complex organizations and interests to achieve consensus. 

• Familiarity with best practices and processes with lobbying and stakeholder engagement. 

• Knowledge of legislative strategy and the policymaking process. 

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Background Check 

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law. 

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure 

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization. 

E-Verify 

The company participates E-Verify ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules. 

Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.