Government Affairs Manager, Starlink

Hawthorne, CA, USA
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Job Description

MANAGER, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MANAGER, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

SpaceX, a revolutionary space technology company, is seeking to expand engagement with key Congressional, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community customers and partners, related to our global space-based broadband constellation, Starlink, as well as SpaceX’s general legislative initiatives. Starlink will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As Manager, Government Affairs, you would have a key role in shaping and implementing SpaceX’s advocacy strategy with respect to Congress and Executive Agencies in support of the company’s business objectives. You will work with a broad degree of autonomy and be key in our shared success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day-to-day shoe-leather engagement on Capitol Hill, Executive agencies, the Pentagon, and the Intelligence Community to advance SpaceX priorities and business

Develop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with Congressional staff relating to strategic opportunities for SpaceX in the defense sector

Shape SpaceX federal legislative and business development strategies, tactics, and policy development

Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony, and develop policy positions

Monitor and analyze federal budgets, legislative proposals, and appropriations

Support and attend industry-related social events on behalf of SpaceX

Prepare presentations for key audiences for SpaceX leadership

Perform research and out-briefs as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector, a Congressional office, an Executive Agency, and/or the Intelligence Community

Active Top Secret SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Outstanding written and verbal communications skills

Advanced degree (MA, JD, PhD) in science, policy, or political science

Experience working on issues directly related to DOD and the Intelligence Community, or other agencies with space capabilities or responsibilities

Knowledge of launch vehicles, spacecraft and launch services

Knowledge of satellite systems and defense/Intelligence Community programs

Knowledge of U.S. federal contracting and acquisition practices

Direct experience in achieving definitive legislative outcomes

Passion for SpaceX's mission and goals

Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems

Demonstrated ability to forge coalitions and partnerships

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing to travel

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed

Must be willing to attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX

Active Top Secret SCI clearance required. An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.