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Swarm Aero · 15 hours ago

Vice President of Government Affairs

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Swarm Aero is redefining air power, building the largest swarming UAV and most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. The VP of Government Affairs will own the shaping and execution of the company’s legislative strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and proactively providing actionable insights on policy developments.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DronesGovernmentHardwareMilitaryNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Devise our Congressional engagement approach and manage its execution

Be the company guide for all things Congressional, articulate courses of action for the executive team, and make recommendations based on your considered judgment

Get informed and excited about what we are building, and understand the role it will play in our national security

Develop the relationships before they are needed to advocate smartly for the company when it matters most

Qualification

Congressional experienceDefense issues knowledgeAerospace industry experienceLobbying standardsEthicsJudgmentPeople skillsHumilityTechnical curiosityCollaborationFlexibilityRelationship developmentQuick learning

Required

Minimum five years, but preferably eight years of Congressional experience

Knowledge of defense issues and a demonstrated history of working with at least one of the Congressional defense committees or subcommittees

Moved with urgency to make big things happen

Worked in or with defense industries, especially aerospace

Practiced people skills in the legislative sphere

Exceeded professional standards for lobbyists

Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

To conform to U.S. Government controlled technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State