What We Do Gecko Robotics is helping the world’s most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko's complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customers with a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure. Role at a Glance We are looking for an experienced government affairs professional to join our team. In this newly created role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance our company’s relationship with government entities and regulatory bodies. You will work closely with our leadership team to influence public policy outcomes and secure favorable legislative and regulatory environments to support our business objectives. What you will do + Strategy Development: + Develop and execute comprehensive government relations strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives. + Monitor legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the robotics and technology sectors. + Advocacy and Engagement: + Build and maintain strong relationships with key government officials, policymakers, and industry leaders. + Represent the company at government meetings, public forums, and industry events. + Advocate for policies and regulations that support the growth and innovation of the robotics industry. + Policy Analysis: + Conduct research and analysis on policy issues affecting the company. + Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. + Identify potential risks and opportunities related to government legislation and regulations. + Partnerships and Collaboration: + Collaborate with industry associations and other stakeholders to advance shared interests. + Facilitate partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and research organizations. + Manage Gecko’s external lobbying advisors + Compliance: + Ensure the company adheres to all applicable laws and regulations. + Work with legal and compliance teams to manage regulatory requirements and reporting obligations About You Required Skills + Experience working on Capitol Hill for a member with a national security portfolio or relevant committee. Additional experience working in industry is preferred. + Minimum of 7 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field, preferably within the technology or robotics sector. + Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes at the local, state, and federal levels. + Proven track record of effective advocacy and relationship-building with government officials and policymakers. + Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Familiarity with emerging trends and challenges in the robotics industry. Who We Are At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health and wellness support, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off. Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. We’re an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact. Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect today’s infrastructure and give form to tomorrow’s. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, we’d love to hear from you. $180K – $260K This range is representative of the starting base salary for this role at Gecko based on the current available market data; it does not include bonuses, equity, or other salary components. Where a candidate falls in the range will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, and location. Should you have compensation expectations that exceed these bands, we'd love to hear from you and would welcome you to reach out to further discuss.