Sr. Government Affairs Manager

The role

The Texas Government Affairs Manager will advance state government relations efforts across Texas. This role focuses on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support for SpaceX facilities.

What you will do

• Lead engagement with state and local leaders across the designated region
• 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
• Attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX and SpaceXAI

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of experience working in public affairs, including state and local government policy, advocacy, government affairs, and/or legislative navigation and crisis/issue management
• Must be willing to travel to support company priorities at onsite locations
• Flexibility required including long hours and weekend work when necessary
• 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

Nice to have

• 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

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible. The company is founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not.