Government Affairs Manager (Super Intelligence)

SpaceX
Washington, DC
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with legislative and stakeholder engagement experience working in government affairs and the North and Mid-Atlantic US region, with a focus on policy development and advocacy.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of public affairs experience and a focus on legislative and local government policy
    — “5+ years of experience working in public affairs, including but not limited to state and local government policy”
  • Individuals with existing relationships in the North and Mid-Atlantic US region and a passion for SpaceX’s mission
    — “Experience and existing relationships with community leaders across the North and Mid-Atlantic US region”
  • Professionals skilled in policy research and creating collateral materials for advocacy and legislative support
    — “Perform research as needed, develop policy and collateral materials”

Things to consider

  • Onsite presence is mandatory except for travel, requiring flexibility in work arrangements
    — “This role requires you to be onsite when you aren't traveling for work events/functions”
  • The role demands long hours and weekend work to support critical project timelines
    — “Flexibility required including long hours and weekend work when necessary”

How to stand out

  • Highlight measurable outcomes from political or community engagement in your resume and interview responses
    — “Demonstrated history of achieving definitive, measurable outcomes through political or community engagement”
  • Emphasize your experience in developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships across diverse issue areas
    — “Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across a variety of stakeholder groups and issue areas”
  • Showcase your knowledge of local government affairs and policy development in your application materials
    — “Knowledge of local government affairs practices”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Advanced SpaceX and SpaceXSI’s government relations efforts
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local government officials
  • Supported statewide government relations priorities
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree5+ years of experience in public affairs

Skills & requirements

Required

Government RelationsStakeholder EngagementPolicy SupportResearch And AnalysisCollaboration With Government OfficialsEvent AttendanceProject Management

Preferred

Experience In Corporate Community Relations

Stack & domain

Legislative StrategyStakeholder EngagementPolicy SupportState And Local Government PolicyAdvocacyGovernment AffairsLegislative NavigationCrisis/issue ManagementCommunity RelationsLocal Government Affairs PracticesRelationship DevelopmentCommunicationCross-functional CollaborationAchieving Measurable OutcomesPolitical EngagementFlexibilityLong Hours And Weekend WorkPolitical And Industry Event AttendanceSuper Intelligence FacilitiesPolicy DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementRegulatory CompliancePolitical Advocacy

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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 (SUPER INTELLIGENCE)

The Government Affairs Manager (Super Intelligence) will advance SpaceX and SpaceXSI’s government relations efforts across the United States. This role focuses on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support for SpaceX and SpaceXSI’s super intelligence facilities and policies. 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 SpaceXSI 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 the North and Mid-Atlantic US region.

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 and SpaceXSI'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 SpaceXSI

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 3: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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