Government Affairs Manager (National Security)Active$150K

The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • Support Government Affairs by serving as a front-line advocate for SpaceX on: key policy areas, including national security and defense and Intelligence Community matters, artificial intelligence, satellite communications, and other national security capabilities

  • Shape legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development for the federal: government, particularly with defense appropriations committees and intelligence authorization committees

  • 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 engaged in SpaceX government affairs matters

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

  • Monitor and analyze relevant national security policy and funding developments

What they're looking for

  • Prepare presentations for key audiences for SpaceX leadership
  • Perform research as needed, develop policy and collateral materials
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • + years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the: private sector or a government organization