Government Relations Analyst
Washington, DC
Business and Product – Government Relations /
Full-time /
On-site
Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft. The company aims to develop hypersonic aircraft quickly and cost-effectively by integrating hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This approach has been validated through design, build, and test of the company’s first combined turbojet-ramjet engine and is now being scaled through its first flight vehicle program, Quarterhorse. Hermeus is also developing Darkhorse — an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed to deliver unique asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented, early-career professional to join our Government Affairs team as a Government Relations Analyst. This is an ideal opportunity for someone eager to learn the workings of government, policy, and advocacy while growing within a mission-driven team. The analyst will support the team by monitoring legislation, conducting research, and producing materials to inform strategy and outreach efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Track and monitor federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory activity relevant to the organization’s priorities.
- Analyze proposed policies and regulations to assess potential impact, and communicate findings in clear, actionable formats.
- Conduct in-depth research on policy issues and trends to support the team’s advocacy efforts.
- Draft briefing materials, talking points, internal memos, policy papers, and presentations.
- Maintain policy databases, contact lists, and issue trackers to ensure up-to-date, organized records.
- Assist in scheduling and coordinating meetings with policymakers, stakeholders, and internal teams.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for meetings, events, and advocacy activities.
- Collaborate across departments to communicate key insights and policy updates.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Communications, or a related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of the U.S. legislative and regulatory processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into concise summaries.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and able to learn new tools quickly.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset and professional demeanor.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Previous internship or fellowship experience in a government office, public affairs firm, nonprofit, or similar policy-focused environment.
- Familiarity with legislative tracking software or CRM tools.
- Experience preparing briefing books, policy memos, or advocacy communications.
- Interest in building a long-term career in government affairs, policy, or public service.
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U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
