SVP, Government Affairs

YOUR MISSION

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. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Federal Strategy & Engagement 

• 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 

State & Local Government Affairs 

• 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 

Team Building & Cross-Functional Leadership 

• 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 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 — y