State and Local Global Government Affairs Manager (North/Mid Atlantic)

The role

The State and Local Government Affairs Manager will advance state government relations efforts across the North and Mid-Atlantic region. This role focuses on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support for SpaceX and SpaceXSI 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 SpaceXSI

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience working in public or government affairs, including state and local government policy, advocacy, 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 SpaceXSI
• This role requires you to be onsite when you aren't traveling for work events/functions

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 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, a 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 fr

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. 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.