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Anduril Industries · 2 months ago

Associate Director Government Relations

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$113K/yr - $149K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Associate Director of Government Relations will develop and implement strategies for engaging with government officials and influence national security policy and funding priorities.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of near term and long term government relations strategies to build the company’s reputation, enhance the strategic positioning in the industry, and increase the understanding of the company and its business objectives in Washington, DC

Develop and implement GR strategy across business lines and fiscal years and engage on company-wide efforts to enact strategic national security policy and funding priorities through the congressional and executive branch processes

Support the planning and execution of appropriations and authorization strategies leading to direct revenue capture for multiple business lines, to include the engagement strategy with Members of Congress and their staff, Congressional Leadership teams, Caucuses and other bodies to increase support for budgetary and policy requests that have direct and material impact on Anduril revenue targets

Coordinate and oversee visits by congressional Members and staff to Anduril facilities in the United States and, as required, internationally

Support the company’s congressional engagement process to include the drafting and submission of policy and funding requests and supporting documentation, white papers, power points, congressional testimony and hearing prep, and other required deliverables

Monitor, analyze, and engage the annual congressional policymaking process to support the company’s priorities with a particular focus on annual appropriations, and defense and homeland security policy

Collaborate internally and externally on Anduril priorities, messaging and general outreach to ensure coordination and integration across the business development teams, independent consultants and senior leadership at the company

Support the company’s Political Action Committee priorities

Qualification

National security experienceGovernment relations strategyUS federal appropriationsDefense policy knowledgeCoalition buildingVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam collaborationInitiativeProblem-solving

Required

A least 5+ years of experience in the national security, government relations, and/or federal executive or legislative arena is recommended

Holds considerable defense/national security experience on Capitol Hill or government relations related positions either for the Executive Branch or in a similar defense industry position

Demonstrated success in planning and implementing strategies to promote government relations priorities and influence change in the legislative policy and budget process

Extensive knowledge of US federal appropriations and policy making processes, including executive agencies, the White House, Senate and House and an understanding of how these processes impact the company's business development agenda

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. Graduate degrees welcome but not 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

Healthcare Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.