Head of Government Affairs

Summary

Join Abnormal Security as their Head of Government Affairs, based in the Washington, DC metro area. You will play a crucial role in shaping policy decisions and industry standards related to AI and cybersecurity. This involves educating government agencies, influencing policymakers, and advocating for initiatives that align with the company's objectives. You will build relationships with key stakeholders, navigate government procurement processes, and contribute to revenue growth. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in national security or government relations, a proven track record of influencing policy, and strong communication skills. This is a high-impact role for a motivated individual to make a significant contribution to the field of AI and cybersecurity.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years in national security, government relations, or federal executive/legislative roles
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Extensive experience in national security or cybersecurity, either through Capitol Hill roles, the executive branch, or comparable government relations positions
• Proven record of successfully influencing legislative policy and budget processes, particularly within national security or cybersecurity contexts, and particularly with innovative technologies and platforms
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal budget/appropriations/procurement and policymaking processes across executive agencies, Congress, and the White House
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain strategic relationships with Congressional members, executive branch officials, and relevant industry associations
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team and engage a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong coalition-building skills with the ability to navigate complex policy and budget landscapes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute government relations strategies to strengthen Abnormal’s reputation, elevate its industry positioning, and increase government agencies’ understanding of opportunities to use AI to defend government organizations from an evolving threat landscape bolstered by threat actors’ increasing use of AI
• Provide strategic guidance to our Go-To-Market organization on navigating government procurement processes and compliance requirements
• Develop and execute strategies to educate policy makers and influence policy and regulatory frameworks relevant to AI and cybersecurity, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Advocate for budgetary and policy initiatives that align with Abnormal’s business objectives, particularly those that impact revenue growth opportunities
• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and political developments impacting the industry at the federal, state, and international levels
• Serve as a company representative before a variety of audiences, including industry groups, think tanks, and governmental bodies, to increase visibility and support for our strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistency in policy messaging and alignment with company priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred
• Experience with AI-based policy is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Law, or a related field preferred

Benefits

• Bonus
• Restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Benefits
• Base salary range: $250,000 — $290,000 USD