Director, Government Relations

Anduril is seeking a Director, Government Relations to join their team in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will develop and implement government relations strategies to build the company's reputation and enhance its strategic positioning in the industry.

The Director, Government Relations will be a key member of the Government Relations team and will support the development and execution of near-term and long-term government relations strategies. The ideal candidate will have significant knowledge and experience of the national security-related US federal budget/appropriations and policymaking processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of government relations strategies to build the company's reputation and enhance its strategic positioning in the industry.
• Develop and implement GR strategy across business lines and fiscal years.
• Support the planning and execution of appropriations and authorization strategies leading to direct revenue capture for multiple business lines.
• Coordinate and oversee visits by congressional Members and staff to Anduril facilities.
• Support the company's congressional engagement process.
• Monitor, analyze, and engage the annual congressional policymaking process.
• Collaborate internally and externally on Anduril priorities, messaging, and general outreach.
• Support the company's Political Action Committee priorities.

Requirements:

• At least 10+ years of experience in the national security, government relations, and/or federal executive or legislative arena.
• Demonstrated success in planning and implementing strategies to promote government relations priorities and influence change in the legislative policy and budget process.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of US federal appropriations and policy making processes.
• Experience with defense policy and budget issues and knowledge of the defense and national security sector and key stakeholders.
• Ability to build coalitions and to develop and maintain relationships with key Congressional and executive branch officials and industry and trade associations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently to pursue short and long-term goals.
• The ability to work and be an integral part of an action-oriented, decision-making working environment.
• Bachelors degree required.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% or greater.
• Must be available to work on-site in our DC Office.
• Position will require individual lobbyist registration under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.
• Currently possesses or is eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of $191,000-$253,000 USD.
• Highly competitive equity grants.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.