About this role
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in foreign policy, international affairs, or international government relations, including time in the Department of State, the National Security Council, a Congressional foreign policy or foreign operations role, a development or export finance institution, an international organization, or the international affairs function of a comparable company.
- Demonstrated command of geopolitics and how technology, resources, and strategic competition intersect, with the judgment to make that case credibly to both policymakers and commercial partners.
- Working fluency in the emerging technology policy landscape, including autonomous systems, export controls, technology transfer, and the way emerging technologies are negotiated in bilateral and multilateral settings.
- Track record of developing international programs and securing government funding for them, including familiarity with foreign assistance appropriations and the mechanics of federal grant and cooperative agreement processes.
- Current relationships across the State Department, the Congressional foreign policy committees, and the Washington international affairs community.
- Experience working directly with foreign government counterparts, embassies, and international partners, with the cultural and protocol judgment that requires.
- Familiarity with the compliance landscape governing international engagement, such as FARA, LDA, ITAR/EAR, FCPA, and sanctions regimes.
- Ability to operate as both a strategist and a hands-on operator in a fast-paced startup environment, comfortable building a function from the ground up.
- Bachelor’s degree required. Foreign language proficiency and active or recent security clearance eligibility are a bonus.
- Must be based in DC with willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for Hill engagement, agency meetings, partner-country visits, coalition work, and project site demonstrations.
Benefits:
401(k) with employer matching
Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
Relocation assistance provided (if applicable)
Unlimited PTO
Paid parental leave for both parents