Director of Government Affairs
Applied Intuition is a physical-AI company that provides software platforms for developing, validating, deploying, and operating intelligent vehicles and machines.
About Applied Intuition
Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition builds physical-AI tooling and infrastructure, a Vehicle OS, and a Self-Driving System for automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and robotics applications.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will develop legislative and political strategies for defense autonomy and AI issues. You will build relationships with Congressional stakeholders, shape policy priorities, draft legislative materials, monitor proposals, build coalitions, and coordinate with business development partners and cross-functional leaders.
Requirements
- 8–10 years of Capitol Hill, federal government, or issue advocacy experience
- Familiarity with federal legislative and appropriations and authorization processes
- Expertise in defense, national security, autonomy, or emerging technologies
- Established bipartisan relationships with relevant Congressional offices and committees
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science or a relevant field
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with Members of Congress and Congressional staff
- Shape federal legislative priorities, political strategy, and policy development
- Partner with business development teams, consultants, associations, and industry partners
- Draft legislative language, policy briefings, presentations, testimony, and position papers
- Build coalitions for trusted autonomy
- Monitor and analyze federal legislative proposals
- Partner with cross-functional leaders on special projects
Benefits
- Equity
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Learning stipend
- Wellness stipend
- Paid time off