Director of Government Affairs

Applied Intuition•Arlington, VA

2d•$150,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co. We are looking for a Director of Government Affairs to join our fast-growing Government Team. You will develop and execute legislative strategies, shape strategic communications, and manage engagements in Congressional and Executive branches. Duties will include shaping and monitoring legislation related to autonomy and AI in defense, developing positions and responses to policy and appropriations, and representing the company in front of key policymakers.

Requirements

8 - 10 years of Capitol Hill, federal government, and/or issue advocacy experience
Familiarity with federal legislative landscape and Appropriations/Authorization processes
Expertise in defense, national security, autonomy, and/or emerging technologies
Established bipartisan relationships with relevant Congressional offices and committees
Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and highly detail-oriented
Proven track record of execution
A sense of humor

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of lobbying experience
“Can-do” attitude–no task is too small
Graduate degree with a focus on legislative process, technology, and/or national security
Technical background, particularly related to autonomy or artificial intelligence

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and build networks of relationships with Members of Congress and Congressional staff on relevant Appropriations and Authorization Committees and Subcommittees
Shape federal legislative priorities, political strategy, and policy development; understand business priorities, growth opportunities and potential risks to inform policy objectives
Work closely with Applied’s business development teams, external government affairs consultants, associations, and industry partners
Draft legislative language, policy briefings and presentations, hearing testimony, and position papers
Build coalitions across interest groups for trusted autonomy
Monitor and analyze federal legislative proposals
Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure successful completion across any special projects