SVP, Government Affairs

<p>Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p>

<p><u>OUR MISSION</u></p>

<p>True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.</p>

<p><u>OUR VALUES</u></p>

<ul>

<li><strong>Be the offset.</strong>&nbsp;We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li>

<li><strong>What would it take?</strong>&nbsp;We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li>

<li><strong>It’s the people.</strong>&nbsp;Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li>

</ul><p><u>YOUR MISSION</u></p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>

<p><strong>Federal Strategy &amp; Engagement</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<li>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&nbsp;</li>

<li>Build and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;deep, personal relationships across the House, Senate, and Senate leadership, with particular emphasis on defense, space, and technology committees (SASC, HASC, defense appropriations)&nbsp;</li>

<li>Advocate for policies, programs, and funding priorities that align with True Anomaly's mission and national security objectives&nbsp;</li>

<li>Coordinate briefings and meetings with senior administration officials to shape space policy, acquisition strategy, and export control frameworks&nbsp;</li>

<li>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&nbsp;</li>

<li>Monitor and analyze legislation&nbsp;impacting&nbsp;space defense and commercial space operations; translate implications into actionable guidance for executive leadership&nbsp;</li>

<li>Shift the Overton window — as the leading defense tech companies have&nbsp;demonstrated, strong government affairs is a strategic differentiator, not a support function&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>State &amp; Local Government Affairs</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<li>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&nbsp;</li>

<li>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&nbsp;</li>

<li>Work with congressional delegations to align federal and&nbsp;state-level advocacy around manufacturing site decisions and workforce development&nbsp;</li>

<li>Manage labor relations dynamics and community engagement as part of our facility expansion strategy&nbsp;</li>

<li>Identify&nbsp;and pursue state-level partnerships that can generate durable political support and competitive advantage in key markets&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Team Building &amp; Cross-Functional Leadership</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<li>Build and lead a world-class government affairs team — recruiting, developing, and&nbsp;retaining&nbsp;top talent across federal, state, and local functions&nbsp;</li>

<li>Partner closely with business development, legal, and program teams to align government affairs activities with contract opportunities and strategic growth&nbsp;</li>

<li>Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on policy risk, political landscape, and strategic relationship management&nbsp;</li>

<li>Prepare and oversee briefing materials, talking points, and position papers for executive leadership and government stakeholders&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>

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<li>A known quantity in defense and national security circles, with relationships and credibility built over a career.&nbsp;</li>

<li>15+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, or defense — with&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;success developing and executing strategy at the high</li></ul>