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Josh Martin

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Vice President for Government Affairs at Varda Space Industries
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Josh Martin is the Vice President for Government Affairs at Varda Space Industries, leveraging over two decades of experience in federal and state government. His career includes serving as Chief of Staff for the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. He earned his degree from The University of Texas at Austin.

As a fifth-generation Texan, Josh enjoys reading history and science fiction, traveling, and trying new recipes. He also has an academic background in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from American University and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

He has deep expertise in shaping policy around DOD organizational reform, acquisition, and accelerating new defense technology.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Vice President for Government Affairs
Job Level
Senior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Space Industry Regulation
As VP of Government Affairs for Varda, he actively engages with policymakers on the regulatory environment for novel space activities like in-space manufacturing and commercial re-entry.
Defense Acquisition Reform
During his decade as Chief of Staff on the House Armed Services Committee, he helped manage and coordinate DOD organizational and acquisition reforms.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Vice President for Government Affairs
Varda Space Industries
10-2019 - 4-2023
Vice President for Government Affairs
American Defense International
11-2009 - 10-2019
Chief of Staff, Congressman Mac Thornberry
U.S. House of Representatives
1-2009 - 11-2009
Health Policy Director, Senator Richard Burr
United States Senate
1-2003 - 1-2009
Deputy Chief of Staff & Legislative Director, Congressman Michael Burgess
U.S. House of Representatives
In the press

Media appearances

US space industry struggles with ‘constitutional crisis’ in quest to bring shipments back to Earth. Featured in The Hill
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Education
1996 - 2000
Bachelor of Arts
The University of Texas at Austin
1-1998 - 6-1998
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
American University
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