Reflection · 3 months ago
Sovereign Engagement Lead, USG
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expReflectionAI is on a mission to build open superintelligence and make it accessible to all. They are seeking a Sovereign Engagement Lead to develop and execute strategies for regulatory, government advocacy, and trade finance in support of sovereign sales, working closely with senior U.S. government stakeholders.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Lead export licensing strategy (EAR) and CFIUS processes in partnership with Legal and outside counsel
Design and execute the U.S. government engagement roadmap aligned to priority sovereign pursuits
Build and maintain senior-level relationships across Commerce, State, Defense, and other relevant agencies
Structure and negotiate complex financing packages with EXIM, IDFC, and other governmental finance institutions
Identify and activate government-backed capital solutions that enhance deal competitiveness
Partner with Government Relations, Sales, Product, Legal, and Leadership to shape sovereign market strategy
Represent Reflection in key U.S. government forums and programming
Provide strategic support across high-priority sovereign deals
Qualification
Required
10-12+ years of experience in the Department of Commerce (ITA/BIS), State, Defense, or a senior Government Affairs or Commercial role at a leading defense or technology company
Deep expertise in CFIUS, Export Licensing, and USG Commercial Advocacy
Strong, active relationships with senior U.S. government officials (Deputy Assistant Secretary level and above)
Demonstrated experience structuring and securing EXIM and IDFC financing
Proven ability to operate independently in high-stakes, high-ambiguity environments
Track record of converting government engagement into tangible commercial outcomes
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and surrogate journeys.
Financial support for family planning.
Paid time off when you need it, relocation support, and more perks that optimize your time.
Lunch and dinner are provided daily.
Regular off-sites and team celebrations.
Company
Reflection
Reflection is an AI lab building frontier open weight models. Our team previously built frontier LLMs at labs like DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase