a16z

Vice President, Government Relations

Washington D.C · Exec · Full-time

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About the role

This is a highly cross-functional, externally facing leadership role that sits at the intersection of government, business development, policy, and strategy.

Develop and execute Apex's government relations strategy across federal, state, and local government stakeholders in alignment with company priorities.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key government officials, agency leadership, legislative staff, regulators, and industry partners across defense, civil, and commercial space sectors.
Support customer engagement and strategic growth initiatives by coordinating closely with business development and executive leadership teams.
Coordinate and support executive engagement with government stakeholders, including meetings, site visits, industry events, conferences, etc.
Support strategic expansion initiatives, including engagement with state and local governments related to facilities, incentives, workforce development, and regional partnerships.
Prepare briefing materials, talking points, white papers, and executive-level communications to support government engagement efforts.
Advise company leadership on political engagement strategy, including the direction and priorities of Apex's PAC, to support long-term business and government affairs objectives.
Let's build something extraordinary together.

15+ years of experience in government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, business development, or related roles within aerospace, defense, national security, or adjacent industries.
Experience across government, with depth of experience across HAC-D / SAC-D / HASC / SASC / HPSCI / SSCI and/or the Executive Branch with emphasis on acquisitions
Strong understanding of U.S. Government budgeting, acquisition, and policymaking processes, particularly across defense and space-related organizations.
Strong strategic thinking, judgment, and ability to navigate complex organizational and political environments.
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.

Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self
World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry.
As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.
For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses.
These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.
Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing.
ranging from earth observation to communications and more.
We'd love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance.

U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data

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