HP Inc.

HP Inc.

Director, Global Defense Policy - Government Affairs & Public Policy (GA&PP) Government Markets Team - Military Bridge

Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago
Cloud PlatformsCybersecurityStakeholder ManagementBusiness DevelopmentForecastingProcurementLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • HP is seeking a highly experienced geopolitical and defense markets professional to join the Government Affairs & Public Policy (GA&PP) organization.
  • Success Profile The ideal candidate bridges the gap between geopolitical developments, international security architecture, and public sector business growth.
  • They understand how national security priorities shape technology demand and can position HP to pursue opportunities within defense-focused markets worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Director of Geopolitical Strategy and broader GA&PP team to:
  • Develop forward-looking geopolitical risk assessments and scenario-planning exercises.
  • NATO Partner Nations

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Deep structural knowledge of defense ministries, military modernization cycles, and national security decision-making processes.
  • Demonstrated expertise in international security partnerships, alliance frameworks, and government acquisition mechanisms.
  • Proven ability to analyze geopolitical developments and translate them into business, policy, investment, or market implications.
  • Strong understanding of defense procurement ecosystems and government technology modernization initiatives.
  • Experience supporting defense sales, public sector business development, or government procurement activities.
  • Experience working within:
  • Familiarity with defense technology sectors, including:
  • Required Experience
  • Defense Policy
  • National Security
  • Defense Business Development
  • International Affairs
  • Military Affairs
  • Defense Consulting
  • Government Affairs
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Defense Technology Markets

Nice to have

  • Help HP anticipate market disruptions and emerging opportunities.
  • Produce executive-level briefings, policy landscape reports, and strategic recommendations for senior business and policy leaders.
  • Serve as HP's internal subject matter expert on government acquisition mechanisms, including:
  • Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
  • Foreign Military Financing (FMF)
  • NATO procurement vehicles
  • National defense acquisition programs
  • Evaluate defense spending trends and national security priorities to determine their impact on technology procurement.

Skills

  • Exceptional geopolitical and strategic analysis capabilities.
  • Strong executive communication and briefing skills.
  • Ability to synthesize complex international developments into clear business recommendations.
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Experience with scenario planning, market forecasting, and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to influence and guide senior business stakeholders in a matrixed global environment.
  • Country-level defense market intelligence reports and opportunity trackers.
  • Defense modernization and procurement analyses.
  • Alliance and security partnership assessments.
  • Geopolitical risk assessments and scenario-planning deliverables.
  • Executive briefings and strategic recommendations for senior HP leadership.

Company info

  • Map defense modernization programs, procurement initiatives, cybersecurity investments, and digital transformation efforts across target countries to identify strategic pipeline opportunities.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer (EEO) -
  • HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
  • Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested.
  • This information is provided voluntarily.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • ty to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status,
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