Vice President of Government Relations

Job Summary

Vice President of Government Relations is a full-time, salaried position responsible for developing and leading the government relations strategy, building senior-level relationships across U.S. government agencies, and collaborating with internal teams to align opportunities with revenue objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the government relations strategy aligned with revenue and growth objectives
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships across U.S. government agencies and stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment between government engagement and product direction

Required Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of experience in government relations, defense programs, or public sector business development
• Deep understanding of U.S. government structure, procurement processes, and funding mechanisms
• Experience engaging with DoD, FAA, DHS, or related agencies
• Proven ability to build relationships that lead to programmatic outcomes or revenue generation
• Strong understanding of mission-driven technologies, ideally in aerospace, autonomy, or defense