Director of Government Relations And Public Funding

Job Description

Job Description

Recruiter Summary of Position

• Job Title: Director of Government Relations & Public Funding
• Location: Austin, TX or Washington D.C. preferred. Also open to Ohio or Florida.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Austin, TX area) or remote (Other locations)
• Travel: 50%
• Compensation: $135,000 base salary + $55,000 bonus

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in government relations, public funding strategy, industrial policy, or strategic business development.
• Proven track record navigating federal funding ecosystems, appropriations, and public-private partnerships.
• Active network within key federal agencies (DoW – formerly DoD, DoE, DoC).
• Familiarity with IRA, IIJA, NIST, and state-level incentive programs.

Preferred Skills:

• Industry background in advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, defense, or clean energy.
• Experience working with industry coalitions, trade associations, or manufacturing policy initiatives preferred

Employer Value Proposition:

Drive the future of resilient, domestic supply chains by positioning a global pioneer in advanced additive manufacturing at the center of landmark federal funding initiatives. You will operate with high autonomy, representing a brand dedicated to responsible and sustainable manufacturing.

Job Description:

Director of Government Relations & Public Funding

As our Director of Government Relations & Public Funding, you will quarterback the strategic intersection of cutting-edge technology, national industrial policy, and multi-million-dollar federal investments. You will spend your days bridging the gap between visionary engineers and high-level policymakers, positioning a global leader in industrial 3D printing to secure major funding that strengthens domestic supply chains, defense infrastructure, and clean energy initiatives. This is your chance to shape the future of how the world makes things, driving a mission centered on responsible, sustainable manufacturing.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-Impact Ownership: Lead and build the public funding strategy for an undisputed global leader in advanced additive manufacturing.
• A Mission with Purpose: Directly accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable, resilient, and localized production.
• Elite Network Access: Connect, collaborate, and partner with top-tier federal agencies (DoD, DoE, DoC), state leaders, and influential manufacturing coalitions.

Your Strategic Focus

To succeed in this role, you will focus on three key areas:

• Champion the Technology: Represent the company before federal and state agencies, trade organizations, and congressional offices to influence and shape modern industrial policy.
• Capture Public Funding: Early-identify, strategically position, and win large-scale public funding opportunities (IRA, IIJA, NIST) to drive long-term business growth.
• Build High-Value Coalitions: Collaborate with internal global teams and external partners to establish powerful consortiums and leverage public-private offset programs.

What You Bring to the Team

• The Expertise: 10+ years of seasoned experience in government relations, strategic business development, or industrial policy.
• The Rolodex: An established, trusted network within relevant federal agencies, congressional offices, and strategic policy stakeholders.
• The Industry Context: A strong affinity for advanced technology, defense, energy, or manufacturing, with a knack for translating complex technical capabilities into compelling public-sector value propositions.

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