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Salary: USD 191,000 - 253,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology, AI, autonomy, and computer vision. The Government Relations team develops and implements Anduril's strategy with federal, state, and local government officials.
You will lead state and local government relations strategy based in Maryland, with primary focus on Baltimore County and Annapolis. You will set and lead engagement strategy at the state and local level in coordination with Anduril's federal government relations team and key business lines. This includes designing, planning, and executing state and local strategies in support of Anduril priorities in partnership with state and local government officials and key stakeholders.
You will represent the company before elected and appointed state and local government officials and their staff, relevant business and industry groups, state and local stakeholders, and other audiences. While based in Maryland, the role will also require engaging with additional state and local governments across the United States to support Anduril locations and expansion into new states.
Key responsibilities include: serving as a proactive strategic agent on behalf of company priorities; developing and executing strategic engagement plans to inform state and local policymakers; supporting creation and execution of government relations strategies to enhance strategic positioning; leading company-wide efforts to enact strategic priorities at state and local level; working with executives, communications, legal, corporate development, and other teams to identify business and policy opportunities; supporting participation at relevant industry trade groups; designing and leading engagement strategy with state and local government officials; coordinating government relations visits and events at Anduril facilities; drafting and managing company engagement processes including white papers, testimony, and hearing prep; monitoring and analyzing annual policymaking processes; and collaborating internally and externally to ensure coordination across business development teams and senior leadership.
You should be a strategic self-starter with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, who works well as part of a team and finds innovative solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 12 years of experience in government relations field with direct experience in Maryland state or local executive or legislative arena
- Demonstrated success in planning and implementing strategies to promote government relations priorities and influence change at state and local level
- Lobby registration in State of Maryland, Baltimore County, and other states and local jurisdictions as required; federal-level registration may be required
- Extensive knowledge of Maryland state and local legislative and executive processes
- Understanding of state and local stakeholders in Maryland and how these processes impact company business development
- Extensive knowledge of state and local economic incentives
- Extensive knowledge of state and local permitting and building processes
- Ability to build coalitions and develop and maintain relationships with key state and local officials and industry and trade associations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team to pursue short and long-term goals
- Ability to work in an action-oriented, decision-making environment
- Willingness to travel at state and national level approximately 30% or greater
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
