Vice President, Global Mission Partnerships

Role Overview

• Lead relationships with foreign governments, including ministries of defense, space agencies, regulators, and embassy officials
• Serve as senior company representative in international diplomatic, defense, and space forums
• Build trusted sovereign partnerships to enable mission success and long-term collaboration
• Partner with internal Government Relations to engage U.S. Government stakeholders, including the Department of State and Department of War
• Ensure alignment with U.S. foreign policy, national security priorities, and regulatory frameworks
• Navigate export control, security, and interagency processes impacting international operations
• Lead in-country engagement strategies supporting deployment and sustainment of company systems and infrastructure
• Develop and maintain relationships with national and local leaders supporting operational sites
• Identify and coordinate in-country advisors, consultants, and partners to support execution
• Partner with Engineering and Go-To-Market teams to enable international deployments
• Support ongoing operational relationships to ensure continuity of site access and mission execution
• Advise executive leadership on geopolitical, regulatory, and policy developments impacting global operations
• Provide guidance on risk, timing, and strategy for international expansion
• Shape policy positioning and engagement strategies to support long-term growth and market access
• Support CEO and executive leadership in high-level international engagements
• Develop briefing materials, strategic messaging, and executive positioning for government meetings
• Represent the company in international forums, coalitions, and policy discussions
• Partner with Business Development, Legal, Engineering, and Product teams to align international strategy execution
• Ensure coordinated delivery of international initiatives across technical and commercial functions.

Requirements

• 20+ years of experience in government relations, international affairs, defense diplomacy, strategic partnerships, or related leadership roles
• Proven experience engaging senior government stakeholders (foreign ministries, defense organizations, space agencies, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of international defense, space, or national security ecosystems
• Experience operating in complex geopolitical and highly regulated environments
• Demonstrated ability to navigate export control, regulatory frameworks, or cross-border technology deployment
• Track record of building and sustaining trusted relationships with sovereign stakeholders
• Executive-level communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and engage frequently in-person.

Tech Stack

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Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities