Director, Government Relations - Defense

The role

The Director of Government Relations will own federal and state government relations strategy to support the growth of the defense business. This person will build relationships across Congress, the executive branch, and defense stakeholders to position the company as a trusted voice in emerging policy.

What you will do

• Lead government relations efforts supporting the growth of the defense business.
• Develop and execute a focused government relations strategy for the defense business.
• Build and deepen relationships across the executive branch, Congress, the Department of War, military services, and relevant agencies.
• Serve as a government relations advisor to senior leadership.
• Partner across Defense, Business Development, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Legal departments.

Required qualifications

• Active Federal Network with current relationships on the Hill and across executive branch agencies.
• Fluency in defense authorization, appropriations, and acquisition including NDAA cycles and DoD budgets.
• Experience independently leading state government relations work.
• Experience owning government relations strategy from development through execution.
• Experience building credibility for a company, technology, or industry that did not fit into existing policy frameworks.
• Political and executive judgment to advise senior leaders on engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% premium coverage.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Generous flexible time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-wide holiday breaks.
• Relocation packages available.
• Daily, free catered lunches.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.

About the company

REGENT is on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities using Seagliders. They are scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production.