Director of Government Affairs

The role

The Director of Government Affairs will develop and execute legislative strategies and manage engagements in Congressional and Executive branches. This person will shape and monitor legislation related to autonomy and AI in defense.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and build networks of relationships with Members of Congress and Congressional staff
• Shape federal legislative priorities, political strategy, and policy development
• Work closely with business development teams, external consultants, associations, and industry partners
• Draft legislative language, policy briefings, presentations, hearing testimony, and position papers
• Build coalitions across interest groups for trusted autonomy
• Monitor and analyze federal legislative proposals
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure successful completion across special projects

Required qualifications

• 8 - 10 years of Capitol Hill, federal government, and/or issue advocacy experience
• Familiarity with federal legislative landscape and Appropriations/Authorization processes
• Expertise in defense, national security, autonomy, and/or emerging technologies
• Established bipartisan relationships with relevant Congressional offices and committees
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and highly detail-oriented
• Proven track record of execution
• A sense of humor
• Bachelors Degree in Political Science or relevant field

Nice to have

• 1-3 years of lobbying experience
• “Can-do” attitude–no task is too small
• Graduate degree with a focus on legislative process, technology, and/or national security
• Technical background, particularly related to autonomy or artificial intelligence

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.