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Head of U.S. Government Strategy & Sales

United States

Head of U.S. Government Strategy & Sales

About Re:Build Manufacturing

At Re:Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions. 

We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation. 

We hire builders. If you need a fully-scoped plan before you'll move, this isn't the role. We need leaders who turn ambiguity into action, stay close to the work, and build the systems that make scale possible — fast.

The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by The Re:Build Way, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate. (link to The Re:Build Way principles)

Who we are looking for

Re:Build is seeking a Head of U.S. Government Strategy & Sales to lead the company’s engagement across the federal government including but not limited to the defense and energy industrial base ecosystems. This is a senior leadership role at the intersection of policy, business development, and industrial strategy—responsible for defining how Re:Build supports U.S. defense, industrial base, and national resilience priorities, and for translating emerging government needs into commercially-viable, funded, and scalable opportunities.

The successful candidate will serve as Re:Build’s senior representative in Washington, D.C., shaping the company’s position within the national conversation on industrial base revitalization, supply chain resilience, and advanced manufacturing. They will bring a deep federal network, a commercial mindset, and the credibility to engage at the highest levels of government, defense, and industry.

What you get to do

Federal Opportunity Development

  • Originate and advance federal opportunities that translate into commercially-viable efforts, funded programs, and long-term growth for Re:Build Manufacturing.
  • Engage across the DoW, DoE other federal departments and agencies, and acquisition organizations to identify entry points through prototype programs, public-private partnerships, and industrial base funding vehicles.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with Congressional stakeholders, relevant committees, and staff to inform policy and facilitate opportunities aligned with Re:Build’s capabilities.
  • Create momentum by connecting the right stakeholders across government, primes, and industry—and driving engagements toward actionable, fundable outcomes.

Washington Strategy & Thought Leadership

  • Define and execute Re:Build’s Washington strategy, establishing the company as a credible and prominent voice in the defense industrial base, energy, and domestic manufacturing policy conversations.
  • Represent Re:Build in senior-level government engagements, industry forums, and strategic convenings, shaping how the company is understood in the context of national security, innovation and supply chain resilience.
  • Develop and deliver thought leadership—positioning Re:Build’s platform, capabilities, and mission in alignment with U.S. government priorities across the industrial base.

Internal Strategy & Alignment

  • Serve as the primary bridge between Re:Build’s Washington presence and its internal leadership team, translating government priorities into actionable internal investment and capability decisions.
  • Inform Re:Build’s investment strategy as it relates to U.S. government demand, industrial base requirements, and emerging federal funding priorities.
  • Ensure alignment between the company’s evolving capabilities and the needs of government customers—proactively identifying gaps and opportunities.

Ecosystem & Partner Engagement

  • Build and maintain a high-value network of contacts across defense, policy, prime contractors, and broader industrial base ecosystem partners.
  • Identify and develop strategic partnerships that extend Re:Build’s reach, capabilities, and relevance in the federal market.
  • Represent Re:Build as a mission-aligned partner to government and industry stakeholders pursuing domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience goals.

What you bring to the team

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical, business, or public policy-related subject area, or equivalent experience (MBA or MS preferred)
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in the defense market in a business development, policy, or senior government capacity.
  • Deep, established network across the DoW, federal agencies, Congressional offices, defense primes, and industrial base ecosystem.
  • Demonstrated track record of originating and advancing opportunities that shaped key strategic or acquisition decisions.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills – adept at simplifying complex messages for impact and effectively adjusting approach based on the audience.
  • Strong fluency in U.S. government manufacturing priorities, acquisition mechanisms, industrial base policy, and relevant funding vehicles (e.g., OTAs, DIBRAs, DPA Title III).
  • Commercial mindset—ability to translate public policy developments into business opportunity and internal strategic action.
  • Demonstrated success operating in matrixed, cross-functional organizations, using strong collaboration skills and professional judgment to drive outcomes without direct authority.
  • Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred

  • Prior service in a senior government role with responsibility for industrial base, acquisition, or manufacturing policy.
  • Experience working with or within defense prime contractors in a business development or strategy capacity.
  • Familiarity with the advanced manufacturing technology landscape, including robotics, electrification, and next-generation production systems.
  • Existing relationships with key stakeholders in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, military service acquisition commands, and relevant Congressional committees.
  • Regular Washington, D.C.-area presence required; travel to Re:Build operating companies and customer sites expected.

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will have an ownership stake in the company and will share in financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@ReBuildmanufacturing.com or you may call us at 617.909.6275.

The base salary range for this position is $200,007 – $333,345 per year. This range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting.  Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits.

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