Federal Budget & Defense Policy Lead

Posted 8 days ago

telemetry todayWashington (DC)

Budget Analysts National Security

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About the role

Hadrian seeks an accomplished policy executive to manage the defense budget process, including shaping the President's Budget within the Pentagon and OMB. You will build relationships with congressional leaders, assist NDAA and appropriations work, and translate complex budget data into actionable guidance for Hadrian's leadership. The role emphasizes deep understanding of mandatory vs discretionary spending, program funding streams, and cross-branch collaboration to advance Hadrian's mission of

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