VP, Government Programs & Defense Partnerships

Garuda Ventures; Emeryville (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundry Robotics is building AI-native robotic factories focused on defense and national-security-critical hardware. We seek a leader to own the government side of the business, running direct government relationships and campaigns with strong policy and program management experience.

The role covers NDAA, SBIR, DPA Title III, IBAS, ManTech, and contracting strategies, with a focus on building a capable advisory and proposal engine. Based in DC with time in Emeryville, CA.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in OSD or service acquisition or government program leadership.
• Experience with non-dilutive funding or defense programs.
• Knowledge of OSC, DPA Title III, IBAS, ManTech and related subcommittees.
• Experience moving bills from draft to markup to conference.
• Experience with contract vehicles: OTA, IDIQ or consortium.
• Strong writing for proposals, white papers and bill text.
• Experience managing consultants.

Responsibilities

• Own the government relationships and initiatives at Foundry Robotics.
• Oversee NDAA language shepherding through OSD and services, with annual cycles.
• Manage contracting vehicles (FFP, IDIQ or OTA) to enable fast procurement.
• Lead our advisors, provide plans and ensure delivery quality.
• Build and scale the proposal, capture, compliance and pricing teams.

Skills

OSD/service acquisition

Government relations

Proposal writing

Policy understanding

Job description

Foundry Robotics is building AI-native robotic factories focused on defense and national-security-critical hardware. We seek a leader to own the government side of the business, running direct government relationships and campaigns with strong policy and program management experience.

The role covers NDAA, SBIR, DPA Title III, IBAS, ManTech, and contracting strategies, with a focus on building a capable advisory and proposal engine. Based in DC with time in Emeryville, CA.