Director, Government Relations - Defense

At REGENT, we’re on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities. We're not just building vehicles, we're creating a new category of transportation: the Seaglider. These groundbreaking wing-in-ground-effect craft travel just above the water’s surface, combining the speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat.

Capable of 180 miles at 180 mph on today's battery tech (and up to 400 miles with next-gen batteries), Seagliders will unlock fast, affordable, and sustainable coastal transit for passengers and cargo - connecting cities, islands, and communities like never before.

Backed by leading investors and powered by a team of passionate, forward-thinking engineers, builders, and operators, we’re now scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production - and building the team to make it happen.

Role Overview

REGENT is building a new category of vehicle - and bringing Seagliders to market will require more than great technology. It will require strong partnerships across government, a policy environment that understands what we're building, and a clear strategy for how REGENT engages at the federal and state level.

We're looking for a Director of Government Relations to own REGENT's federal and state government relations strategy, deepen relationships across Congress, the executive branch, defense stakeholders, and Rhode Island, and help position REGENT as a trusted voice in defense and emerging policy. A major focus will be supporting the growth of our defense business by connecting policy, appropriations, and government relationships to meaningful opportunities for REGENT.