or apply directly on True Anomaly's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
- high 179 stale, 4 reposted of 183 open
- Hiring momentum
- 220 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from True Anomaly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for True Anomaly.
About this role
The SVP of Government Affairs at True Anomaly will lead the company's engagement strategy with various government entities, including the Department of Defense and U.S. Space Force. This role involves building relationships, advocating for policies that align with the company's mission, and developing a state and local government affairs function. The position requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in defense and national security, capable of navigating complex legislative environments and leading a team.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of True Anomaly as an employer.
What you need
- 15+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, or defense
- Deep, personal relationships across OSD, U.S. Space Force, the Intelligence Community, and key Hill offices and committees
- Fluency in U.S. government processes including PPBE budget cycle and defense acquisition
- Experience navigating budget contractions and protecting program priorities
- Proven ability to build state and local government affairs capabilities
- Exceptional communicator able to distill complex policy and technical concepts
Nice to have
- Senior government affairs experience at a leading defense or national security technology company
- Experience at Palantir or major defense primes with comparable relationships
What you get
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
- Equity participation as part of total compensation
Worth weighing
- Base salary range is $255,000 - $380,000, but actual salary will vary based on multiple factors
- Position requires relocation to the Washington, D.C. area, with some on-site work expected
- The role is not looking for a lobbyist but rather a strategist and closer, which may limit traditional lobbying activities
Summarised from True Anomaly's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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