Director, Government Affairs
Core
Lead government affairs and policy advocacy to advance Vast's commercial space station initiatives for civil and national security objectives.
Role type
Director, Government Affairs
Builds
Commercial space stations (Haven Station) for government, corporate, and private customers
Domain
Aerospace & Defense
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Government affairs, defense policy, congressional affairs, national security space, lobbying registration
Preferred skills
DOD space programs, government contracting, Congressional appropriations, NDAA process
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Develop DoD and national security engagement strategy; Build relationships with DoD, Space Force, SDA, DIU; Engage with Congressional committees; Monitor and analyze defense policy and legislation; Prepare policy briefs and legislative summaries; Support DoD contracting opportunities and partnerships
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership