Director, Government Relations

Lead Federal Government Relations: Own REGENT's relationships across Congress, the executive branch, and relevant federal agencies — strengthening existing relationships, building new ones, and focusing our engagement on the stakeholders and policy priorities that can meaningfully advance the business.

Drive Defense Advocacy: Lead government relations efforts supporting the growth of REGENT's defense business.

Navigate authorization, appropriations, acquisition, and policy priorities; engage DoD stakeholders, defense committees, congressional offices, and other decision-makers; and help position REGENT as funding and program opportunities develop.

Lead Rhode Island Government Relations: Own REGENT's state government relations strategy, building relationships across the Governor's Office, legislature, state agencies, economic development organizations, and transportation stakeholders and connecting those relationships to REGENT's broader priorities.

Shape the Policy Environment for Seagliders: Build understanding and support for a category that doesn't fit neatly into existing frameworks.

Translate complex technology into clear, compelling policy narratives and bring together customers, industry partners, trade associations, and other stakeholders who can strengthen REGENT's advocacy.

Advise Leadership: Serve as a trusted government relations advisor to the CEO and senior leadership — helping determine where REGENT should engage, how we use our time and political capital, and how leaders should approach high-stakes government meetings and external engagements.

Partner Across the Company: Work closely with Defense, Business Development, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, and leadership to connect government relations to company strategy, defense growth, regulatory priorities, and external communications — bringing the right internal expertise into government engagement at the right time.

Active Federal Network: You have real, current relationships on the Hill and across relevant executive branch agencies — people who know you, take your calls, and trust your credibility.

You can bring an established network to REGENT while continuing to expand it around the company's priorities.

Defense Acquisition & Appropriations Fluency: You understand how defense authorization, appropriations, and acquisition actually work — including NDAA cycles, DoD budgets, defense committee dynamics, and where and how companies can influence the process.

You can connect that landscape to concrete opportunities to grow REGENT's defense business.

State-Level GR Experience: You've independently led state government relations work — building relationships with governors' offices and legislators, advancing priorities through state processes, and working with economic development, transportation, and other relevant agencies.

You understand that state GR requires a different set of relationships, levers, and instincts than federal work.

End-to-End GR Leadership: You've owned government relations strategy from development through execution — setting priorities, mapping stakeholders, developing messaging, building relationships, and directly driving advocacy.

You're comfortable being the senior GR voice in the room and building the playbook rather than waiting for one.

Emerging Technology Advocacy: You've built credibility for a company, technology, or industry that didn't fit neatly into an existing policy framework.

You know how to translate something complex and unfamiliar into a compelling case for policymakers and help shape the conversation as government catches up with innovation.

Political & Executive Judgment: You know that access alone isn't strategy.

You can read the political landscape, understand competing interests and reputational considerations, and advise senior leaders on where to engage, how to show up, and when the smartest move may be not to engage at all.

Collaborative Team Player: You see government relations as a lever for advancing company priorities, not an end in itself.

You understand how GR connects to defense growth, business development, regulatory strategy, and company reputation, and you build strong relationships across the company to focus our efforts where they can have the greatest impact.

Creative Problem Solver: You’re comfortable navigating problems without an obvious playbook.

You can look at a complicated political or policy landscape, understand the stakeholders and competing interests, and find creative paths to advance REGENT’s priorities — especially when the technology or policy question doesn’t fit neatly into an existing framework.

Adaptable & Agile: You’re comfortable operating in an environment where political dynamics, funding opportunities, and company priorities can change quickly.

You know when to move quickly, when to play the long game, and when new information means the strategy needs to change — without losing sight of the broader objective.

Innovative Mindset: You’re energized by the opportunity to help government understand and engage with something genuinely new.

You challenge conventional approaches, look for new ways to build support and credibility, and think creatively about how policy, partnerships, and government engagement can help create the conditions for REGENT and the Seaglider category to succeed.

Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - we cover 100% of your premiums.

401(k) with company matching, so you can plan for the future.

Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks.

Relocation packages available for those moving to join our team.

Daily, free catered lunches

Learning & professional development opportunities

If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge, grow with us, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, but you see yourself contributing to our mission, we encourage you to apply!

We value diverse skillsets and experiences and believe in the potential of passionate individuals to make a big impact.

REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.