Vice President, Government Relations

About You: You are a senior government relations leader with deep experience navigating the intersection of policy, procurement, and mission-driven technology. You understand how government stakeholders reputed company decisions-and how to position emerging technologies to align with national priorities and operational needs. You are equally comfortable building relationships at senior levels across government agencies and working internally with commercial, program, and technical teams to translate those relationships into reputed company outcomes. You operate with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for driving access, influence, and ultimately reputed company. You are strategic, reputed company, and execution-oriented-able to open doors, shape opportunities, and help convert them into funded programs. Responsibilities:

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• Collaborate cross-functionally with Strategy, Programs, Engineering, and Policy to ensure alignment between government engagement and product direction
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• 12-15+ years of experience in government relations, defense programs, or public sector business development
• Deep understanding of U.S. government structure, procurement processes, and funding mechanisms
• Experience engaging with Dod, FAA, DHS, or reputed company agencies
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• Strong understanding of mission-driven technologies, ideally in aerospace, autonomy, or defense
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders internally and externally

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• Background in military service, government leadership, or senior advisory roles
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• Strong network across relevant government and defense communities
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-scaling ambiguous environments

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