Director, State and Local Government Relations (Maryland)

The role

The Director, State and Local Government Relations will shape and implement government relations strategy at the state and local level. This person will engage with government officials, stakeholders, and industry groups to advance company priorities in Maryland and other locations.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a strategic engagement plan to inform state and local policy makers
• Support creation and execution of government relations strategies to enhance strategic positioning
• Lead company-wide effort to enact strategic priorities at the state and local level
• Work with executives and other teams to identify business and policy opportunities
• Support participation at relevant local and state related industry trade groups
• Design and lead engagement strategy with state and local government officials and stakeholders
• Coordinate and oversee government relations related visits and events at Anduril facilities
• Draft and manage the company's engagement process including white papers, power points, and testimony
• Monitor, analyze, and engage the annual policymaking process in relevant states
• Collaborate internally and externally on messaging and outreach

Required qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum 12 years experience in the government relations field with direct experience in Maryland state or local executive or legislative arena
• Lobby registration in the State of Maryland, Baltimore County, and other states and local jurisdictions as required
• Extensive knowledge of Maryland state and local legislative and executive process
• Extensive knowledge of state and local economic incentives
• Extensive knowledge of state and local permitting and building processes
• Ability to build coalitions and maintain relationships with officials and industry associations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in an action-oriented, decision-making working environment
• Willingness to travel at the state and national level approximately 30% or greater
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company uses Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system, to power its family of systems.