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Director of Government Affairs

Applied Intuition · Washington, D.C. · On-site

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About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition powers physical AI, automating machines across automotive, defense, trucking, mining, construction, & agriculture. Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and a16z.

About the role

We are looking for a Director of Government Affairs to join our fast-growing Government Team. You will develop and execute legislative strategies, shape strategic communications, and manage engagements in Congressional and Executive branches. Duties will include shaping and monitoring legislation related to autonomy and AI in defense, developing positions and responses to policy and appropriations, and representing the company in front of key policymakers.

What they're looking for

  • 8 - 10 years of Capitol Hill, federal government, and/or issue advocacy experience
  • Familiarity with federal legislative landscape and Appropriations/Authorization processes
  • Expertise in defense, national security, autonomy, and/or emerging technologies
  • Established bipartisan relationships with relevant Congressional offices and committees
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills and highly detail-oriented
More about this role

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co .

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home...

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