Head of Government Relations (Congressional Affairs)

Blue Water Autonomy

1 month ago

Washington, DC

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

The company is an early-stage maritime defense technology startup specializing in autonomous ships designed for multiple missions on the open ocean. They are seeking a leader to manage government relations, particularly with Congress, to support defense policy, appropriations, and Navy acquisition efforts. The role involves strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and representing the company's interests on Capitol Hill.

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About Blue Water Autonomy

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Blue Water Autonomy develops autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and systems to accelerate maritime autonomy across the open ocean. Their multi‑mission, blue‑water USVs are built to operate globally alongside navies and maritime operators, extending reach for persistent sensing, surveillance, and other missions while reducing risk to personnel. The company focuses on scalable platforms and autonomy to address new asymmetric threats and enable distributed maritime operations. Blue Water Autonomy targets defense and commercial customers seeking long‑range, adaptable unmanned maritime capability.