VP of Government Relations
About the role
The VP of Government Relations at General Galactic is a senior leadership role designed for an exceptional operator who can lead efforts across government relations, capture, engagement, policy, and sales. This role is not a middle-management or purely administrative one. Ideal candidates should have experience selling space products to the US Government, including NASA, the Space Force, Space Command, NRO, and broader military and intelligence enterprises. They should also have direct experience working with or for the US government, including military service and contractor roles.
- Source, capture, and secure business with the United States Government, including NASA, the Space Force, Space Command, NRO, and broader military and intelligence enterprise.
- Cook up and lead briefings with government stakeholders and ensure they are well-aware of General Galactic products.
- Spearhead new programs and proposals for government customers.
- Work with the business and customer-facing team to drive product decisions.
- Maintain a high-performing startup pace and quality of execution.
- Maintain a strong culture around ownership, speed, high standards, and first-principles reasoning.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-performance hardware/software companies.
- Demonstrated ability to personally solve hard interpersonal problems and make sound decisions under uncertainty.
- Successful previous wins of government programs and contracts.
- Experience hiring or mentoring team members.
Benefits
- Medical/vision/dental/PTO/401k/stock options.
Contact
To apply, upload your resume and indicate your preference for U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, Green Card holder, or protected person).