Job Number:
HC-03929
Date Posted:
March 16, 2026
Position Title:
Government Affairs Manager
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Elusys Therapeutics
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC | Boca Raton, FL
Contact:
Salary:
$100,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Government Affairs Manager position is a high-growth role on the Government Affairs team, reporting directly to the Vice President of Government Affairs, and will serve as a key member of the Government Affairs team.Support the execution of a comprehensive global Government Affairs strategy that advances biodefense, preparedness, healthcare and stockpiling policy environments and drives federal and international procurement of Elusys products, as part of a strong and robust Government Affairs team.Bachelor’s degree required; majors in political science, business, finance, or related fields strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Support the execution of a comprehensive global Government Affairs strategy that advances biodefense, preparedness, healthcare and stockpiling policy environments and drives federal and international procurement of Elusys products, as part of a strong and robust Government Affairs team.
• Conduct bipartisan lobbying and advocacy work in support of the Government Affairs strategy, in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
• Develop complex, strategic narratives that advance policy and public affairs interests of the company, that strengthen Elusys’ positioning as a thought leader in biodefense.
• Coordinate many key day-to-day activities of the company’s contract lobbyists, government affairs advisors, international partners, and the Elusys Biothreat Advisory Board, to ensure alignment with corporate priorities and strategies.
• Provide support for lobbying registration and compliance management.
• Develop corporate presentations, agendas, fact-sheets, and other deliverables related to Government Affairs and/or business development efforts.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required; majors in political science, business, finance, or related fields strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1-4 years of experience working on Capitol Hill in a staff assistant, legislative aide/correspondent or other experience; or comparable experience in lobbying, with demonstrated career growth in that time (not including internship years).
• Preferable experience navigating healthcare, defense, or appropriations issues, with a demonstrated understanding of navigating complex legislative, political, and regulatory environments, under challenging or fast-moving political environments.
• Personal interest in defense or healthcare issues, with a strong appetite to learn and become a subject matter expert in these areas.
• Exceptional ability to build strategic bipartisan relationships, with a robust network across Capitol Hill.
• Collaborative leadership style, with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams, manage external partners, and drive alignment while maintaining strong and productive working relationships.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
