Jared Hautamaki

About Jared Hautamaki

I navigate the complex intersections of emerging technology, sovereign rights, and federal oversight. With over two decades of experience spanning the U.S. House of Representatives, Department of the Interior, and the EPA, I translate intricate regulatory landscapes into actionable strategies for aerospace, defense, and environmental stakeholders.Core Expertise & Impact:Legislative Strategy & Appropriations: Served as the primary Michigan delegation liaison for Congressman John Conyers, Jr, managing high-stakes interagency communications and securing $70M+ in federal funding through advanced budget negotiation and oversight strategy.Space & Aviation Regulatory Counsel: Leveraging an LL.M. from McGill University, I provide specialized guidance on orbital debris, commercial licensing reform, and nuclear safety. My work includes advising NOAA’s Office of Space Commerce and co-authoring nuclear safety reports for NASA’s Mars 2020 mission.Tribal Sovereignty & ESG: A recognized subject matter expert in Tribal treaty rights and consultation. I established national frameworks for environmental compliance (CERCLA/RCRA) and pioneered regulatory solutions for the BIE, including securing 100+ critical workforce visas.Interagency Leadership: Proven \"force multiplier\" who has led coordination across 17 Cabinet-level departments to resolve mission-critical policy deadlocks and emergency management responses.Education & Bar Admissions:LL.M. in International Aviation & Outer Space Law | McGill UniversityJuris Doctor (J.D.)| University of ArizonaAdmitted to Practice: District of Columbia, Michigan, and ArizonaCurrently exploring Partner-level consulting, Senior Counsel, or VP of Regulatory Affairs roles within the Aerospace, Defense, and ESG sectors.My career spans the U.S. House of Representatives, EPA, White House Council on Native American Affairs, and working on NASA\'s Interagency Nuclear Safety Review Panel for the Mars 2020 Mission. I bring sophisticated understanding of how to navigate federal agencies, build bipartisan coalitions, and translate complex technical priorities into legislative and regulatory wins.Core expertise: Government affairs • Legislative strategy • Federal appropriations • Aerospace & defense policy • Space commerce regulation • Interagency coordination • Emergency management • Tribal sovereignty • Environmental compliance • Congressional relationsLicensed to practice in DC, Arizona and Michigan.

Experience

1. Senior Advisor

   Bureau of Indian Education

   Feb 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Advise Bureau Director on organizational strategy, budget alignment, and interagency coordination for nationwide federal agency serving 183 schoolsExecutive Lead for Regulatory Compliance and Workforce Strategy. Secured 100+ J-1 Visa waivers to stabilize national education infrastructure and directed interagency negotiations with the State Department.Lead emergency management and Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning; serve as Emergency Coordinator for DOIManage complex interagency negotiations resolving compliance and operational challengesSupervise administrative personnel and coordinate executive office operationsDeveloped comprehensive school security protocols and emergency response frameworks, identifying and addressing critical gaps in Bureau incident reporting and safety compliance

Education

• University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

  Juris Doctor

  2004 — 2007

• McGill University

  Master of Laws (LLM)

  2012 — 2013

• Saginaw Valley State University

  BA

  1995 — 1999