We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future.

Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight. C. C.

Operating from the Hill, the Pentagon, and across federal agencies, this role drives direct advocacy, relationship-building, and policy engagement with Members of Congress, committee and personal office staff, DoD leadership, and decision-makers across FAA, DOT, Commerce, and State. The ideal candidate is already embedded in this ecosystem, brings established relationships across the defense and aerospace policy community, and can translate fast-moving legislative, budgetary, and regulatory developments into clear strategy for leadership.

Requirements

, with daily in-person engagement on Capitol Hill, at the Pentagon, and at other federal agencies and customer sites. Periodic travel to company headquarters in El Segundo, CA and other locations is expected.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

: Maintain a daily physical presence on Capitol Hill, at the Pentagon, and across executive branch agencies. Run consistent, structured outreach to congressional offices, committee staff, agency contacts, and policy organizations to expand Skyryse's footprint and keep the company top of mind. Execute the company's federal government affairs strategy, including legislative, appropriations, regulatory, and agency engagement priorities.

Distribute approved informational materials and manage follow-up. Build and grow trusted relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff (personal offices and committees of jurisdiction including HASC, SASC, HAC-D, SAC-D, THUD, House T I Aviation, Senate Commerce, and authorizing/appropriations subcommittees), DoD leadership, Service staff, OSD, Joint Staff, and relevant agency officials (FAA, Department of Transportation, Department of Commerce, State Department). Monitor, analyze, and report on legislative, regulatory, budgetary (PPBE), and policy developments affecting the aerospace and defense sectors; translate them into actionable recommendations for executive leadership.

Draft first cuts of talking points, leave-behinds, congressional correspondence, briefing memos, and other materials for executive and government engagements. C. for senior Skyryse leaders, including preparing principals for Hill meetings, Pentagon engagements, hearings, agency briefings, site visits, and industry forums.

Partner with business development and capture teams to align government affairs activity with pursuit strategies, customer relationships, and program priorities; provide market intelligence drawn from Hill and Pentagon engagement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Lead, Government Affairs