Sr. Government Affairs Manager (National Security)

The role

You will support SpaceX and Starlink business objectives through federal lobbying and strategic coalition building. You will advocate for key policy areas including national security, defense, intelligence, and satellite communications.

What you will do

• Serve as a front-line advocate for SpaceX on key policy areas
• Shape legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development for the federal government
• Develop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with federal government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers
• Oversee and manage consultants and third-parties
• Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony, and develop policy positions
• Monitor and analyze relevant national security policy and funding developments
• Prepare presentations for key audiences for SpaceX leadership
• Perform research as needed, develop policy and collateral materials

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector or a government organization
• Willing to travel more than 25%
• Willing to attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX
• Flexibility required, including long hours and weekend work when necessary

Nice to have

• Direct experience with federal appropriations, especially defense and classified appropriations
• Advanced degree (MA, JD, PhD) in science, policy, or political science, international affairs, or another relevant field
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Direct experience in achieving definitive legislative outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to forge coalitions and partnerships
• Passion for SpaceX's mission and goals

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

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 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. The company is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars.