Vice President, Global Mission Partnerships

Responsibilities

• Lead relationships with foreign governments, including ministries of defense, space agencies, regulators, and embassy officials
• Serve as a senior company representative in international diplomatic, defense, and space forums
• Build trusted sovereign partnerships to enable mission success and long-term collaboration
• Partner with internal Government Relations to engage U.S. Government stakeholders and ensure alignment with national security priorities
• Navigate export control, security, and interagency processes impacting international operations
• Lead in-country engagement strategies supporting the deployment and sustainment of company systems and infrastructure
• Advise executive leadership on geopolitical, regulatory, and policy developments impacting global operations
• Support the CEO and executive leadership in high-level international engagements and strategic messaging

Requirements

• 20+ years of experience in government relations, international affairs, defense diplomacy, or strategic partnerships
• Proven experience engaging senior government stakeholders such as foreign ministries or defense organizations
• Strong understanding of international defense, space, or national security ecosystems
• Demonstrated ability to navigate export control, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border technology deployment
• Executive-level communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and engage frequently in-person

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Government international engagement (Department of State or equivalent)
• Background in space systems, defense technology, aerospace, or dual-use technology sectors
• Experience working with embassies, multilateral organizations, or international coalitions
• Familiarity with Space Domain Awareness (SDA), space operations, or missile defense missions
• Advanced degree in International Relations, Security Studies, Political Science, or Engineering
• Established international government and defense network across allied markets

About the Company

LeoLabs is building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.