SVP, Government Affairs

True Anomaly•Washington, DC

1d•$255,000 - $380,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. 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. 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.

Requirements

A known quantity in defense and national security circles, with relationships and credibility built over a career.
15+ years of relevant experience in government 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

Responsibilities

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
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
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