VP, Government Relations (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles, United States. Travel is required as needed for customer, government, and industry engagements.

Salary: $240,000–$300,000 annual base salary, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing aerospace startup that manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and manufacturing-focused hardware.

What you will do

• Define and execute government relations strategy across federal, state, and local stakeholders.
• Build relationships with government officials, agency leaders, legislative staff, regulators, and industry partners across defense, civil, and commercial space.
• Support customer engagement and strategic growth initiatives in partnership with business development and executive leadership.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, budgetary, and policy developments relevant to hirify.global and its customers.
• Shape policy positions, messaging, briefing materials, talking points, white papers, and executive communications.
• Advise leadership on political engagement strategy and the priorities of hirify.global’s PAC.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, business development, or related roles in aerospace, defense, national security, or adjacent industries.
• Experience with U.S. congressional defense and intelligence committees and/or the Executive Branch, particularly acquisitions.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Government budgeting, acquisition, and policymaking processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build senior-level relationships across government and industry.
• Strong strategic judgment, written and verbal communication skills, and experience preparing executive- and government-facing materials.
• U.S. Person status is required to access export-controlled data; an active TS/SCI security clearance or willingness to apply for one is required.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting facilities, incentives, workforce development, and regional partnerships with state and local governments.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity participation and a company-funded upside opportunity.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, plus life insurance.
• Paid vacation starting at 15 days, 10 paid holidays, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and childcare reimbursement for work-related travel.
• In-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office, with flexibility to integrate work and life.