or apply directly on Planet's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Planet's roles stay open a median of 34 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Planet's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Planet
- high 56 stale, 12 reposted of 127 open
- Hiring momentum
- 156 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Planet's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Planet.
About this role
The Director of Government Affairs at Planet will engage with U.S. national security policy, budget, and legislative advocacy, executing the company's government affairs strategy with Congress and national security agencies. This role involves direct interaction with congressional members and federal agencies, shaping policy and funding opportunities, and collaborating with various internal teams to advance Planet's strategic priorities in the national security sector.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 Planet as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- 6+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Active U.S. security clearance or ability to receive one (TS-SCI)
- Direct experience in U.S. national security policy with Congress and federal agencies
- Excellent project, time, and budget management skills
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Nice to have
- Direct experience working on space/data policy and/or national security technology policy
- Experience in the private and public sector
- Experience in drafting position papers
- Direct experience forming partnerships within the space and defense industry
What you get
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
Worth weighing
- Hybrid role requiring 3 days in the Arlington, VA office per week
- Complex relationships within U.S. Federal Government may require extensive navigation skills
- Position involves educating stakeholders on commercial aerospace opportunities, which may require additional effort
Summarised from Planet's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Planet on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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