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Senior Defense Strategist

Neros · Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

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About Neros

Neros is vertically integrating production of unmanned defense systems in the United States, securing the autonomous supply chain. Are you with us? Backed by Sequoia.

About the role

The Senior Defense Strategist will serve as a senior representative of Neros within the defense and national security community, with a particular focus on developing trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the Pentagon and translating Neros' technical capabilities into compelling strategic narratives.

What they're looking for

  • Significant experience working in or closely with the U.S. national security establishment, particularly the Department of Defense
  • A strong understanding of Pentagon decision-making, organizational dynamics, acquisition processes, and defense strategy
  • An established network of relationships across relevant defense and national security stakeholders
  • Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical and strategic concepts clearly and persuasively to senior audiences
  • Strong strategic judgment and the ability to distinguish meaningful opportunities from noise
  • Experience engaging senior military, civilian, policy, or industry leaders
More about this role

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

The Senior Defense Strategist will serve as a senior representative of Neros within the defense and national security community, with a particular focus on developing trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the Pentagon and translating Neros' technical capabilities into compelling strategic narratives. This is a high-impact role for someone who understands how decisions are made inside the Department of Defense, knows the priorities and perspectives of senior defense leaders, and can credibly articulate why emerging...

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