Head of U.S. Government Strategy & Sales

Re:Build Manufacturing

6h•$200,007 - $333,345•Hybrid

About The Position

Re:Build is seeking a Head of U.S. Government Strategy & Sales to lead the company’s engagement across the federal government including but not limited to the defense and energy industrial base ecosystems. This is a senior leadership role at the intersection of policy, business development, and industrial strategy—responsible for defining how Re:Build supports U.S. defense, industrial base, and national resilience priorities, and for translating emerging government needs into commercially-viable, funded, and scalable opportunities. The successful candidate will serve as Re:Build’s senior representative in Washington, D.C., shaping the company’s position within the national conversation on industrial base revitalization, supply chain resilience, and advanced manufacturing. They will bring a deep federal network, a commercial mindset, and the credibility to engage at the highest levels of government, defense, and industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical, business, or public policy-related subject area, or equivalent experience (MBA or MS preferred)
Minimum 15 years of experience in the defense market in a business development, policy, or senior government capacity.
Deep, established network across the DoW, federal agencies, Congressional offices, defense primes, and industrial base ecosystem.
Demonstrated track record of originating and advancing opportunities that shaped key strategic or acquisition decisions.
Exceptional interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills – adept at simplifying complex messages for impact and effectively adjusting approach based on the audience.
Strong fluency in U.S. government manufacturing priorities, acquisition mechanisms, industrial base policy, and relevant funding vehicles (e.g., OTAs, DIBRAs, DPA Title III).
Commercial mindset—ability to translate public policy developments into business opportunity and internal strategic action.
Demonstrated success operating in matrixed, cross-functional organizations, using strong collaboration skills and professional judgment to drive outcomes without direct authority.
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Prior service in a senior government role with responsibility for industrial base, acquisition, or manufacturing policy.
Experience working with or within defense prime contractors in a business development or strategy capacity.
Familiarity with the advanced manufacturing technology landscape, including robotics, electrification, and next-generation production systems.
Existing relationships with key stakeholders in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, military service acquisition commands, and relevant Congressional committees.
Regular Washington, D.C.-area presence required; travel to Re:Build operating companies and customer sites expected.

Responsibilities

Originate and advance federal opportunities that translate into commercially-viable efforts, funded programs, and long-term growth for Re:Build Manufacturing.
Engage across the DoW, DoE other federal departments and agencies, and acquisition organizations to identify entry points through prototype programs, public-private partnerships, and industrial base funding vehicles.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with Congressional stakeholders, relevant committees, and staff to inform policy and facilitate opportunities aligned with Re:Build’s capabilities.
Create momentum by connecting the right stakeholders across government, primes, and industry—and driving engagements toward actionable, fundable outcomes.
Define and execute Re:Build’s Washington strategy, establishing the company as a credible and prominent voice in the defense industrial base, energy, and domestic manufacturing policy conversations.
Represent Re:Build in senior-level government engagements, industry forums, and strategic convenings, shaping how the company is understood in the context of national security, innovation and supply chain resilience.
Develop and deliver thought leadership—positioning Re:Build’s platform, capabilities, and mission in alignment with U.S. government priorities across the industrial base.
Serve as the primary bridge between Re:Build’s Washington presence and its internal leadership team, translating government priorities into actionable internal investment and capability decisions.
Inform Re:Build’s investment strategy as it relates to U.S. government demand, industrial base requirements, and emerging federal funding priorities.
Ensure alignment between the company’s evolving capabilities and the needs of government customers—proactively identifying gaps and opportunities.
Build and maintain a high-value network of contacts across defense, policy, prime contractors, and broader industrial base ecosystem partners.
Identify and develop strategic partnerships that extend Re:Build’s reach, capabilities, and relevance in the federal market.
Represent Re:Build as a mission-aligned partner to government and industry stakeholders pursuing domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience goals.