VP of Government Affairs

About the role

Picogrid is a venture-backed defense technology company building infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators. Its technology is deployed in active operations around the world. Its mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies.

As Picogrid's first VP of Government Affairs, you will lead the company's relationship with Washington, from Capitol Hill to the Pentagon. You will build the government affairs function, establish Picogrid's presence in DC, and serve as the company's primary voice to the U.S. government.

You will work with company leadership to translate Picogrid's operational track record and technology into policy wins, procurement opportunities, and strategic relationships. The role calls for someone comfortable in a congressional hearing room and a field briefing, with an understanding of defense acquisition and appropriations and the ability to explain how hardware-software stacks for unmanned system orchestration affect modern warfare.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute Picogrid's federal government affairs strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers across Congress, OSD, the military services, combatant commands, and relevant interagency stakeholders, including defense appropriations and armed services committees.
• Drive Picogrid's positioning in relevant defense budget cycles.
• Shape policy in the unmanned systems and C2 space and help policymakers understand the stakes as autonomous systems become central to modern warfare.

Key facts

• The role leads Picogrid's federal government affairs strategy.
• The position builds and maintains relationships across Congress, OSD, military services, and other defense stakeholders.
• The role drives Picogrid's positioning in relevant defense budget cycles.