Government Affairs Manager

The role

The Global Government Affairs Manager will support Starlink's international expansion through direct lobbying and strategic coalition building. This role involves facilitating licensing, market access, and regulatory approvals worldwide.

What you will do

• Support Global Government Affairs and international roll-out of Starlink
• Facilitate and accelerate licensing, market access, and regulatory approvals worldwide
• Shape spectrum, business operations objectives, and broadband policy discussions
• Develop and maintain relationships with international government officials and lawmakers
• Oversee and manage consultants and third-parties
• Shape SpaceX global legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development
• Draft legislative language, attend hearings, and draft hearing testimony
• Monitor and analyze international market policy developments
• Prepare presentations for SpaceX leadership
• Perform research and develop policy and collateral materials

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector or a government organization
• Must be willing to travel, <40%
• Must be willing to attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (MA, JD, PhD) in science, policy, or political science, international affairs, or another relevant field
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Experience working on issues directly related to international telecommunications regulatory agencies or legislative committees/bodies; and international telecom organizations
• Knowledge of launch vehicles, satellites, and space technology and policy matters
• Thorough knowledge of radiofrequency spectrum technology
• Direct experience in achieving definitive legislative outcomes
• Passion for SpaceX's mission and goals and rural connectivity
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to forge coalitions and partnerships
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible. The company aims to enable a future where humanity is out exploring the stars.