Head of Government Affairs

Summary

Join Muon as Head of Government Affairs to drive growth in government-focused business areas and collaborate with GTM Teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, government / international relations, science, engineering or mathematics
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, or a related role, with a strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory process
• In-depth knowledge of relevant policy issues and a demonstrated ability to analyze and communicate complex policy matters
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with government officials, policymakers, and industry stakeholders
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and execute effective government affairs strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and persuasively communicate the organization’s positions to diverse audiences, including the ability to explain complex technical material to a lay audience in a compelling manner
• Knowledge of the federal government, in particular civil (e.g NASA, NOAA) as well as DoD and IC (POM/ NDAA, IPPBE & PPBE)

Responsibilities

• Position the company to drive and scale repeatable federal revenue growth
• Develop and implement multi-year shaping and engagement strategy for Congress in partnership with President, CEO and GTM team
• Partner with GTM team to identify business opportunities that require GovAffairs support and shaping efforts
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with government officials, legislators, and regulatory agencies to advance the organization's interests and advocate for favorable policies
• Monitor legislative and regulatory proposals at the local, state, and federal levels, and provide in-depth analysis of their potential impact on the organization
• Support the unique coalitions Muon builds, for example in our Wildfire initiative, in which state governments and aligned philanthropies apply Muon’s technology to social impact missions
• Collaborate with industry associations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to build coalitions and alliances that amplify the organization's advocacy efforts
• Manage external LegAffairs/GovAffairs consultants and advisors

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Short & long term disability and life insurance
• Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
• 12 paid holidays
• Unlimited sick time
• Paid parental leave