Director, Aerospace and Defense

Interested candidates, please send your CV directly to Mr. Gaurav Verma at vermag1 and do not apply directly via Linked In.

This role will manage a broad policy portfolio, starting with serving our defense and aerospace

members, and companies focused on critical and emerging technologies with a defense lens.

The successful candidate will have a strategic vision on enhancing U.S.

-India defense relations across

government-to-government initiatives such as the U.S.

-India COMPACT (Catalyzing

Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology), U.S.

-India

TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology), and INDUS-X (India-

U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem). On a global front, the candidate must also be familiar

with initiatives like the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD).

The successful candidate will lead policy developments in the defense portfolio, with strong

connections with serving and past defense officials in the U.S. Department of War, related U.S.

federal agencies, and the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. The director will be responsible

for the expansion of the aerospace and defense membership base.

The successful candidate is a self-starter and will be able to identify key issues, themes, and prepare

background briefs, engage key stakeholders, and lead the policy discussions, stakeholder

meetings, and initiatives.

This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer of USISPF.

• 15 years of experience related to the defense sector. Prior consulting/advocacy work in the sector is a plus.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a relevant discipline. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Strong networks in the private sector for the defense and aerospace companies.
• A basic familiarity and understanding of India’s culture, political structure, government functioning, and business environment is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.
• Fluent written and spoken English is necessary.
• Excellent skills in research, analysis, writing, speaking, and client relations, with a strong