Director of Government Affairs
Core
Lead U.S. national security policy, budget, and legislative advocacy to advance Planet's space and data capabilities with Congress and federal agencies.
Role type
Director of Government Affairs (National Security)
Builds
Strategic policy positions and government programs leveraging Planet's imaging satellite constellation and data analytics.
Domain
U.S. National Security, Space Policy, Federal Government Relations
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
U.S. national security policy expertise, Congressional relations, federal agency engagement, lobbying, strategic communication, project management, partnership formation
Preferred skills
Space/data policy experience, defense industry partnerships, position paper drafting, private/public sector transition
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Engage with Congress and national security agencies (DoD, NRO, NGA) to shape policy and funding; communicate Planet's value proposition to national security stakeholders; collaborate with internal teams to capture opportunities in the national security ecosystem; identify political and programmatic risks; maintain and grow key U.S. government programs.
Seniority
Director, leadership & strategy