Government Affairs Manager

SpaceXAustin, TX

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Overview

Schedule

Alternate-schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

On-site

Job Description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER (TEXAS)

The Texas Government Affairs Manager will advance SpaceX’s state government relations efforts across Texas. This role focuses on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support for SpaceX facilities including Starbase, the McGregor Rocket Development Facility, Starlink operations in Bastrop, and Terafab (Grimes County). The position requires the energy, initiative, and dependability to produce results that reflect SpaceX’s commitment to the rapid and reliable advancement of human spaceflight and the expansion of human consciousness beyond planet Earth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead engagement with state and local leaders across the designated 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
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 across Texas
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 to support company priorities at onsite locations
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
This role requires you to be onsite when you aren't traveling for work events/functions. Remote work or hybrid work will not be considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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