Director of Government Affairs is open at Planet in Arlington, VA. The posting gives a salary of $181K - $226K. Posted on Aug 19, 2026, and still on Planet’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
We are seeking a Director for Government Affairs based in Washington, D.C. who can successfully engage in U.S. national security policy, budget, and legislative advocacy. The Director of Government Affairs will execute Planet’s government affairs strategy with Congress and U.S. national security agencies (including the Department of War, the National Reconnaissance Office and the National Geospatial-Intelligence…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Planet’s careers page.
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