True Anomaly
SVP, Government Affairs
1mo ago
USAC-level
Lead and own government engagement strategy across defense and national security sectors to secure space superiority capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Federal Strategy & Engagement
- 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)
- Advocate for policies, programs, and funding priorities that align with True Anomaly's mission and national security objectives
- Coordinate briefings and meetings with senior administration officials to shape space policy, acquisition strategy, and export control frameworks
- Proactively engage the Pentagon on emerging national security priorities — from space superiority to supply chain resilience and rare earth elements — connecting True Anomaly's capabilities to decision-makers before requirements are written
- Monitor and analyze legislation impacting space defense and commercial space operations; translate implications into actionable guidance for executive leadership
- Shift the Overton window — as the leading defense tech companies have demonstrated, strong government affairs is a strategic differentiator, not a support function
- State & Local Government Affairs
- 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
- 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
- Work with congressional delegations to align federal and state-level advocacy around manufacturing site decisions and workforce development
- Manage labor relations dynamics and community engagement as part of our facility expansion strategy
- 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
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on policy risk, political landscape, and strategic relationship management
- Prepare and oversee briefing materials, talking points, and position papers for executive leadership and government stakeholders
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Proven ability to build state and local government affairs capabilities, including securing manufacturing incentives, tax benefits, and building relationships with congressional delegations and governors' offices
- A builder — you've stood up teams, built functions, and created infrastructure where none existed
- Exceptional communicator; able to distill complex policy and technical concepts for senior government officials, board members, and internal stakeholders alike
- Eligibility for TS//SCI clearance; U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (ITAR compliance required)
- Based in or willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area
- Work Location —Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
- Work environment —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Physical demands —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
- This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. [ #LI-Onsite #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid ] must select have one of these hashtags on the JD and change font color to BLACK in greenhouse.
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
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Conditions
- Base Salary: $255,000 - $380,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
- Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
Other
- Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
- OUR MISSION
- 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.
- OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- 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.
- YOUR MISSION
- 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. Someone who has spent their career at the highest levels of defense and national security, sat inside government, and knows how Washington actually works.