Sr. Government Affairs Manager (National Security/ Appropriations)

The role

You will support SpaceX and SpaceXSI business and growth objectives through direct federal lobbying and strategic coalition building. This includes advocating for policy areas such as national security, defense, intelligence, and satellite communications.

What you will do

• Serve as a front-line advocate for SpaceX on key policy areas
• Shape SpaceX legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development
• 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, and draft hearing testimony
• Develop policy positions
• Monitor and analyze relevant national security policy and funding developments
• Prepare presentations for SpaceX leadership
• Perform research and develop policy and collateral materials

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector or a government organization
• Must be willing to travel, <25%
• Must be willing to attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX

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
• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI with Polygraph

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• 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, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• An active clearance may subject you to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

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.