Description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
We are looking for a Maryland-based Director, State and Local Government Relations to join our rapidly growing team.
In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and implementing GR strategy at the state and local level in partnership with Anduril government relations and key functional and business lines.
This position is based in Maryland with a focus on Baltimore County as well as Annapolis.
You will set and lead engagement strategy at the state and local level in coordination with Anduril's state and local and federal team, including designing, planning, and executing state and local strategies in support of Anduril priorities in partnership with state and local government officials, the federal government relations team, and key stakeholders.
You will also represent the company before a range of audiences, including elected and appointed state and local government officials and their staff, relevant business and industry groups, state and local stakeholders, and other audiences.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience with the legislative, economic development, and policy-making processes, as well as an understanding of permitting and building processes at the Maryland state legislative and executive branch, as well as the Baltimore County and local levels.
Responsibilities:
- Be a proactive strategic agent on behalf of the company's priorities and help define the strategic goals and priorities and develop and execute a strategic engagement plan, with a focus on informing state and local policymakers and stakeholders with the objective of best advancing the near and long-term interests of the company.
- Support the creation and execution of specific government relations strategies to enhance the strategic positioning in the industry and increase the understanding of the company and its business objectives at the state and local level.
- Lead company-wide effort to enact strategic priorities at the state and local level.
- Work with executives, communications, legal, corporate development, divisions, events, external consultants, and other teams to identify business and policy opportunities and advise them on legislative and policy objectives to achieve company-wide goals at the state and local level.
- In partnership with functional and business lines, support participation at relevant local and state-related industry trade groups, including development of strategies to leverage trade group memberships to advance policy initiatives and goals.
- Design and lead engagement strategy with state and local government officials and stakeholders in support of Anduril priorities.
- Coordinate and oversee government relations-related visits and events at Anduril facilities.
- Draft and manage the company's engagement process at the state and local level, including but not limited to overseeing the drafting and submission of white papers, PowerPoints, testimony, and hearing prep, and other deliverables as required.
- Monitor, analyze, and engage in the annual policymaking process in relevant states to support the company's priorities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in the government relations field with direct experience in Maryland state or local executive or legislative arena.
- Demonstrated success in planning and implementing strategies to promote government relations priorities and influence change at the state and local level.
- Lobby registration in the State of Maryland, Baltimore County, and other states and local jurisdictions as required.
- Extensive knowledge of Maryland state and local legislative and executive process, as well as an understanding of state and local stakeholders in Maryland and these processes impacting the company's business development agenda.
- Extensive knowledge of state and local economic incentives.
- Extensive knowledge of state and local permitting and building processes.
- Ability to build coalitions and develop and maintain relationships with key state and local officials and industry and trade associations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team to pursue short- and long-term goals.
- Ability to work in an action-oriented, decision-making working environment.
- Willingness to travel at the state and national level approximately 30% or greater.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Benefits:
Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive and competitive benefits packages available at little to no cost to employees.