Government Affairs Manager (Tennessee)

Space Exploration TechnologiesMemphis, TN

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

On-site

Job Description

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER (TENNESSEE)

The Government Affairs Manager will lead Government Affairs for SpaceX and SpaceXAI in Tennessee for a variety of intersecting business functions, including local and state government relationships, community and business relations, and educational outreach. In this role, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to help ensure that SpaceX has a robust and continually growing relationship with the local community. The position requires the energy, initiative and dependability to produce results in support of SpaceX's Community Relations strategic plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead engagement with civic leaders across Memphis and the broader Tennessee region to support core SpaceX and SpaceXAI priorities
Develop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with local government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers
Monitor and analyze local and regional policy developments
Perform research as needed, develop policy and collateral materials
Partner with the SpaceX Communications team to identify and support outreach and messaging opportunities
Support the director of Government Affairs with statewide government relations priorities as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience working in public affairs, including but not limited to state and local government policy, advocacy, government affairs, and/or legislative navigation and crisis/issue management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience and existing relationships with community leaders in Tennessee
Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across a variety of stakeholder groups and issue areas
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Demonstrated history of achieving definitive, measurable outcomes through political or community engagement
Experience working on issues directly related to corporate community relations
Knowledge of local government affairs practices
Passion for SpaceX's mission and goals

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to travel statewide to support company priorities
Flexibility required including long hours and weekend work when necessary to support operations and critical project timelines
Must be willing to attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX and SpaceXAI

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