Senior Defense Strategist — Pentagon Engagement & Strategy

Cantos Ventures; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 151,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Job summary

Neros is seeking a Senior Defense Strategist to represent the company within the defense and national security community, focusing on building trusted relationships across the Pentagon and translating capabilities into compelling strategic narratives.

This role sits at the intersection of defense strategy, technology, policy, and relationships, helping anticipate the defense agenda and identify where Neros can have the greatest impact. U.S. security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with the U.S. national security establishment, particularly the DoD.
• Strong understanding of Pentagon decision-making, acquisition processes, and defense strategy.
• Established network across relevant defense and national security stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted relationships with the Pentagon and translate Neros' capabilities into strategic narratives.
• Anticipate where the defense enterprise is headed and shape conversations about Neros' role and impact.

Skills

DoD relations

Strategic comms

National security

Senior stakeholder

Clear storytelling

Security clearance

Job description

Neros is seeking a Senior Defense Strategist to represent the company within the defense and national security community, focusing on building trusted relationships across the Pentagon and translating capabilities into compelling strategic narratives.

This role sits at the intersection of defense strategy, technology, policy, and relationships, helping anticipate the defense agenda and identify where Neros can have the greatest impact. U.S. security clearance is required.