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. 

• 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 

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

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