Government Relations – Summer Graduate Intern @ Anduril

Government Relations – Summer Graduate Intern

Posted on 10/10/2022

INACTIVE

501-1,000 employees

Website

Technology products for defense & national security

Company Overview

Anduril's mission is to transform US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

Locations

Washington, DC, USA

Experience Level

Intern

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in Government Relations area
Accepted to or currently pursuing a master's degree in a related field
Experience in budget policy or national security
Familiarity with planning and implementing strategies to promote government relations priorities and influence change in the legislative policy and budget process
Knowledge of US federal appropriations and policy making processes, including executive agencies, the White House, Senate and House and an understanding of how these processes impact the company's business development agenda
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work independently to pursue short and long-term goals
The ability to work and be an integral part of an action-oriented, decision-making working environment
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Responsibilities

Support the creation and execution of specific government relations strategies to build the company's reputation, enhance the strategic positioning in the industry and increase the understanding of the company and its business objectives in Washington, DC
Assist with outreach, including coordinating and staffing meetings, with Members of Congress, their staff, and Congressional Committees as well as with the Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and other key agencies and customers
Identify, update, and organize the company's interactions and engagements with Congress, such as: meeting readouts and follow-up, policy and funding request submissions, drafting hearing questions and supporting documentation
Assist with planning and preparing information products to inform and educate internal and external audiences on newsworthy events and developments related to the company's products and programs
Research, draft, and edit deliverables, including: white papers, policy positions, letters of support, Congressional hearing questions, publications (i.e. articles, op-eds), memoranda, and talking points representing the company and its programs
Possess knowledge of the federal appropriations process, formulation of the federal budget, and the relationship between appropriations and authorizing legislation
Monitor, analyze, and engage the annual congressional policymaking process to support the company's priorities with a particular focus on annual appropriations, and defense and homeland security policy
Collaborate internally and externally on legislative priorities, messaging and general outreach to ensure coordination and integration across the business development teams, independent consultants and senior leadership at the company
Be a proactive strategic agent on behalf of the company's interests and help set the agenda, form the agenda and shape future agendas, with a focus on informing policy makers with the objective of best advancing the near and long-term interests of the company
Understand the substantive policy and funding issues important to Anduril and the defense technology sector and be able to help develop and carry-out advocacy initiatives
Support the company's involvement in industry and trade associations

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Support the creation and execution of specific government relations strategies to build the company’s reputation, enhance the strategic positioning in the industry and increase the understanding of the company and its business objectives in Washington, DC.
Assist with outreach, including coordinating and staffing meetings, with Members of Congress, their staff, and Congressional Committees as well as with the Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and other key agencies and customers.
Identify, update, and organize the company’s interactions and engagements with Congress, such as: meeting readouts and follow-up, policy and funding request submissions, drafting hearing questions and supporting documentation.
Assist with planning and preparing information products to inform and educate internal and external audiences on newsworthy events and developments related to the company’s products and programs.
Research, draft, and edit deliverables, including: white papers, policy positions, letters of support, Congressional hearing questions, publications (i.e. articles, op-eds), memoranda, and talking points representing the company and its programs.
Possess knowledge of the federal appropriations process, formulation of the federal budget, and the relationship between appropriations and authorizing legislation.
Monitor, analyze, and engage the annual congressional policymaking process to support the company’s priorities with a particular focus on annual appropriations, and defense and homeland security policy.
Collaborate internally and externally on legislative priorities, messaging and general outreach to ensure coordination and integration across the business development teams, independent consultants and senior leadership at the company.
Be a proactive strategic agent on behalf of the company’s interests and help set the agenda, form the agenda and shape future agendas, with a focus on informing policy makers with the objective of best advancing the near and long-term interests of the company
Understand the substantive policy and funding issues important to Anduril and the defense technology sector and be able to help develop and carry-out advocacy initiatives.
Support the company’s involvement in industry and trade associations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

2-3 years of experience in Government Relations area.
Accepted to or currently pursuing a master’s degree in a related field.
Experience in budget policy or national security.
Familiarity with planning and implementing strategies to promote government relations priorities and influence change in the legislative policy and budget process.
Knowledge of US federal appropriations and policy making processes, including executive agencies, the White House, Senate and House and an understanding of how these processes impact the company’s business development agenda.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently to pursue short and long-term goals.
The ability to work and be an integral part of an action-oriented, decision-making working environment.
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

TIMING

Applications: Will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Interviews: December 2022 - April 2023
Internship: June 12, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in all offers and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and disability, mental health and family planning benefits with all premiums paid by Anduril. Anduril provides fully paid medical leave, paid company holidays, and paid time off. A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians and all on-site meals are fully subsidized during the work week through use of our gourmet kitchens. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you!