True Anomaly
SVP, Government Affairs
$255K–$380K
Washington, DC · Full-time · Posted Jun 8, 2026
- Experience
- 15+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, or defense.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR; eligibility for TS//SCI clearance is required.
About the job
Leads True Anomaly’s federal, state, and local government affairs strategy, building relationships, advocating for policy and funding priorities, and advising executives on political and policy risks.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute engagement strategies across federal agencies, Congress, and state and local governments.
- Build and lead the government affairs team and establish state and local capabilities, including support for facility expansion.
- Advise executives and coordinate with business, legal, and program teams on policy, funding, and strategic growth.
What they ask for
- 15+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, or defense, with demonstrated success at the highest levels.
- Experience serving inside government and a track record of developing and executing strategy.
- Deep relationships across OSD, U.S. Space Force, the Intelligence Community, and key congressional offices and committees.
- Fluency in U.S. government processes, including PPBE, defense acquisition, appropriations, export controls, and space policy; experience with state and local government affairs capabilities.
Nice to have
- Senior government affairs experience at a leading defense or national security technology company; experience at Palantir is identified as a strong signal.
- Comparable relationships and strategic scope from a major defense prime.
Pay
$255,000 - $380,000 USD base salary
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