Distinctive Edge Partners

WHAT WE DO

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Distinctive Edge helps organizations navigate complex government landscapes and build strategic value across federal, state, and local sectors. Our team has served in executive leadership roles, helping organizations thrive through regulatory transitions, policy changes, and specialty governmental situations.

We are fluent in government relations, policy development, federal contracting, and interagency coordination. Our leadership has worked directly with federal leaders ranging from Congress to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, collaborating across multiple agencies including Defense, State, Commerce, Energy, and regulatory bodies. We maintain strategic relationships with foreign governments, enabling cross-border initiatives, and diplomatic engagement.

At the federal level, we navigate complex agency processes, congressional liaison activities, and make the needed introductions at the right time. We also work effectively with state and local governments on acquisitions, economic development, and public-private partnerships.

Acting as an extension of your internal team, we build governmental relationships and align capabilities—providing mission-critical support for policy advocacy, compliance, and strategic government engagement. We help organizations define their capabilities and navigate government requirements to grow and scale, serving as a force-multiplier when you need specialized government relations expertise.

Whether engaging with domestic agencies or foreign government entities, Distinctive Edge delivers comprehensive government relations solutions that turn regulatory complexities into competitive advantages.

services include:

Federal Government Relations

  • Congressional liaison & legislative strategy & engagement
  • Identification of priority government offices
  • Federal agency navigation & process management
  • Leadership engagement & introductions
  • Interagency coordination & collaboration
  • Federal contracting support & strategy
  • Policy development & analysis

Multi-Level
Government Engagement

  • State government relations & federal affairs
  • Local government partnerships & municipal engagement
  • Public-private partnership development
  • Site-Selection & Incentives

International Government Relations

  • Foreign government engagement & diplomacy
  • Cross-border initiative facilitation
  • International partnership development

Strategic Advisory Services & Support

  • Government relations strategy development
  • Connection building & high-profile introductions
  • Government transition & change management
  • Policy advocacy & positioning
  • Government team integration & scaling
  • Acquisition positioning & market defense
  • Government relations training & capability building
  • Strategic relationship development & maintenance

our results

Business Growth & Network Expansion

  • 100+

    Introductions to tech-scouting contracts across the DoW and the aerospace & defense ecosystem

  • 570%

    Increase in stock price and attracting $50M AUD in new investment

  • +873%

    Increased engagement by building a strategic marcom program to nurture leads & strengthen client relationships

testimonials

“Joy and her team get it—and if you've worked in this space, you know that's rarer than it should be. They're straightforward, mission-focused, and understand the nuances of working with military leaders and the companies trying to solve big problems. They do their homework, speak both government and industry without needing a translator. Their civilian expertise bridges gaps that frankly, a lot of people can't. Knowing this team, it's evident they care about the mission, not just the meeting.”

General James Rainey (Retired) Commanding General of U.S. Army Futures Command

“Partnering with Distinctive Edge Partners accelerated the growth of our company. Their strategic insight, deep federal expertise, and hands-on support transformed our U.S. expansion. In less than six months, they built our presence in the United States from the ground up, helping us secure contracts, advocates, and visibility at the highest levels. Working with Distinctive Edge Partners has been a true game-changer for our company.”

Steve Ragiel President and Managing Director, Flash Metals USA

"From identifying the most impactful venue, to helping secure and manage industry-leading speakers and curating the perfect audience fit, Marcella and her team did an outstanding job with our Future of DoD Innovation event at SXSW. The event we put on was by far our biggest as a company. They turned what would have been an overwhelming and stressful process into a well-run and efficient experience that produced impact for our company and the industry as a whole."

Adam Rentschler CEO, Valid Evaluation