Director, State and Local Government Relations (Maryland)

Anduril • Aberdeen, MD

2d • $191,000 - $253,000

About The Position

Anduril is seeking a Maryland-based Director, State and Local Government Relations to shape and implement government relations strategy at the state and local levels. The position focuses on Baltimore County and Annapolis, while also supporting engagement with governments in other states where Anduril operates or may expand. The director will work with Anduril’s government relations team, functional and business lines, government officials, and other stakeholders to advance company priorities.

The role requires extensive knowledge of Maryland’s legislative, economic development, policy-making, permitting, and building processes, including how those processes affect Anduril’s business. The director will represent the company before elected and appointed officials, industry and business groups, and other stakeholders, and will lead strategic engagement, policy outreach, and related events and deliverables. The position calls for a self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills who can work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Travel at the state and national level is approximately 30% or greater.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 12 years of experience in government relations, including direct experience in Maryland’s state or local executive or legislative arena.
• Demonstrated success planning and implementing strategies to promote government relations priorities and influence change at the state and local level.
• Lobby registration in Maryland, Baltimore County, and other states and local jurisdictions as required; federal registration may also be required.
• Extensive knowledge of Maryland state and local legislative and executive processes, stakeholders, and their impact on the company’s business development agenda.
• Extensive knowledge of state and local economic incentives.
• Extensive knowledge of state and local permitting and building processes.
• Ability to build coalitions and develop and maintain relationships with key state and local officials and industry and trade associations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to pursue short- and long-term goals.
• Ability to contribute effectively in an action-oriented, decision-making work environment.
• Willingness to travel at the state and national level approximately 30% or greater.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic goals and priorities and develop and execute engagement plans to advance the company’s short- and long-term interests with state and local policymakers and stakeholders.
• Create and execute government relations strategies that strengthen the company’s industry position and increase understanding of its business objectives at the state and local level.
• Lead company-wide efforts to enact strategic priorities at the state and local level.
• Work with executives and teams including communications, legal, corporate development, divisions, and events to identify business and policy opportunities and advise on legislative and policy objectives.
• Support participation in relevant state and local industry trade groups and develop strategies to use memberships to advance policy initiatives and goals.
• Lead engagement with state and local government officials and stakeholders in support of Anduril priorities.
• Coordinate and oversee government relations-related visits and events at Anduril facilities.
• Draft and manage the company’s state and local engagement process, including overseeing white papers, presentations, testimony, hearing preparation, and other deliverables.
• Monitor, analyze, and engage in annual policymaking processes in relevant states to support company priorities.
• Coordinate internally and externally on priorities, messaging, and outreach to integrate efforts across business development teams, independent consultants, and senior leadership.
• Engage with additional state and local governments in support of Anduril locations and potential expansion into new locations and states.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of total compensation.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, described as available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director