Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive DoD and national security engagement strategy aligned with Vast’s government affairs and policy objectives.

Collaborate across internal teams including Legal, Programs, Engineering, and Business Development to align advocacy efforts with mission and programmatic priorities.

Congressional & DoD Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with key offices within the Department of Defense, U.S. Space Force, Air Force, Space Development Agency (SDA), Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and other defense-related organizations.

Engage with relevant Congressional committees and staff, particularly those overseeing defense, space, and appropriations matters.

Coordinate with the National Security Council (NSC), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and others in the Executive Office of the President (EOP) when cross-agency alignment is required.

Policy and Advocacy

Monitor, analyze, and interpret U.S. defense and national security policy, legislation, and appropriations developments impacting commercial space capabilities.

Prepare policy briefs, talking points, and legislative summaries to inform internal leadership and support strategic decision-making.

Develop recommendations and written submissions for defense-related requests for information (RFIs), trade reports, and industry-government engagements.

Program and Partnership Support

Director, Government Affairs

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Vast

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