True Anomaly

SVP, Government Affairs

Washington, DC · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 44 days ago

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About the role

Someone who has spent their career at the highest levels of defense and national security, sat inside government, and knows how Washington actually works.

Own the full government affairs strategy - developing an integrated engagement plan across OSD, the Services, combatant commands, U.S. Space Force, and the Intelligence Community
Build and maintain deep, personal relationships across the House, Senate, and Senate leadership, with particular emphasis on defense, space, and technology committees (SASC, HASC, defense appropriations)
Shift the Overton window - as the leading defense tech companies have demonstrated, strong government affairs is a strategic differentiator, not a support function
Build and lead True Anomaly's state and local government affairs function from the ground up - this is a critical and underbuilt capability as we expand manufacturing and operations
Identify and pursue state-level partnerships that can generate durable political support and competitive advantage in key markets
Team Building & Cross-Functional Leadership
Build and lead a world-class government affairs team - recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent across federal, state, and local functions
Partner closely with business development, legal, and program teams to align government affairs activities with contract opportunities and strategic growth
Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

Experience navigating budget contractions and protecting program priorities when the fiscal environment tightens - you know how to fight for what matters when it's no longer easy
A known quantity in defense and national security circles, with relationships and credibility built over a career.
15+ years of relevant experience in g overnment affairs, public policy, or defense - with demonstrated success developing and executing strategy at the highest levels
Has sat inside government and understands how strategy becomes law - you've designed the approach, built the coalition, and gotten it enacted
Background that ideally includes senior government affairs experience at a leading defense or national security technology company (experience at Palantir is a strong signal); candidates from major defense primes with comparable relationships and strategic scope will also be considered
Deep, personal relationships across OSD, U.S. Space Force, the Intelligence Community, and key Hill offices and committees
Fluency in U.S. government processes - PPBE budget cycle, defense acquisition, authorizations and appropriations, export controls, and space policy frameworks
Proven ability to build state and local government affairs capabilities, including se

Develop relationships with governors' offices, state legislatures, and economic development agencies in key expansion markets to secure incentives, tax benefits, and long-term operational support

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority.
We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
Own True Anomaly's engagement strategy across the Department of Defense, U.S. Space Force, the intelligence community, Capitol Hill, and state and local governments.
As our senior-most Government Affairs leader, you'll report directly to executive leadership and build a durable, multi-year strategy rooted in how policy actually becomes law, and how programs survive and grow when budget cycles tighten.
We're not looking for a lobbyist.
We're looking for a strategist and a closer.
Manage labor relations dynamics and community engagement as part of our facility expansion strategy

Coordinate briefings and meetings with senior administration officials to shape space policy, acquisition strategy, and export control frameworks

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