Core Leadership Responsibilities: Acquisition Policy Leadership: Drive strategic engagement and policy shaping with key congressional committees and offices, as well as with federal acquisition policymakers and defense acquisition executives to advance and protect company interests: Monitor, report on, and ultimately shape outcomes related to acquisition policy across Congressional offices, committees, and leadership in concert with internal and external stakeholders including trade associations and peer companies. Strategic U.S. Senate and House Advocacy: Develop and maintain trusted relationships with Senators, House Members, committee staff, and senior advisers, presenting company priorities with clarity, credibility, and technical authority: Spearhead legislative engagement across key Senate and House committees, including the Armed Services Committees, Appropriations Defense Subcommittees, and Foreign Relations committees to shape legislation, secure funding, and advance or defeat bill language and amendments.