SVP, Government Affairs
Core
Lead government affairs strategy for a defense tech company building autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors to secure the space environment for the U.S. and Allies.
Role type
SVP, Government Affairs
Builds
Integrated engagement strategy across OSD, U.S. Space Force, Intelligence Community, Capitol Hill, and state/local governments
Domain
National Security / Defense Technology / Space Policy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic policy development, high-level relationship management, legislative advocacy, budget cycle navigation, team building, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience at leading defense tech companies (e.g., Palantir) or major defense primes, state/local government affairs setup
Technologies
PPBE budget cycle, defense acquisition, export controls, space policy frameworks
Responsibilities
Develop integrated engagement plans across federal agencies and committees; advocate for policies and funding priorities; monitor and analyze legislation; build state and local government affairs function; lead and develop a government affairs team; serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership on policy risk
Seniority
SVP, executive leadership