Government Affairs Manager (Pacific)

Spacex; Redmond; On-site; AUD 163,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Bonuses

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation

Holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Government Affairs Manager (Pacific) to advance state and local government relations across the Pacific region of the United States. You will lead legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support to reflect SpaceX’s mission and initiatives.

You will build networks with officials and decision-makers, monitor policy developments, and assist the Director of Government Affairs with statewide priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience engaging with state and local leaders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable outcomes through community or political engagement.
• Knowledge of local government affairs practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with state and local leaders across the Pacific region.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local government officials and regulators.
• Monitor and analyze local and regional policy developments.
• Prepare policy collateral and research materials.
• Support the Director of Government Affairs with statewide priorities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER (PACIFIC)

The Government Affairs Manager (Pacific) will advance the company and SpaceXSI’s state government relations efforts across the Pacific region of the United States. This role focuses on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support for the company and SpaceXSI’s facilities. The position requires the energy, initiative, and dependability to deliver results that reflect the company’s commitment to the rapid and reliable advancement of spaceflight and the expansion of human presence beyond Earth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead engagement with state and local leaders across the designated region to support core the company and SpaceXSI priorities
• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience and existing relationships with community leaders across the Pacific 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 the company and SpaceXSI's mission and goals

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to support company priorities at onsite locations
• Flexibility required including long hours and weekend work when necessary to support operations and critical project timelines
• Must be willing to attend political and industry events on behalf of the company and SpaceXSI
• This role requires you to be onsite when you aren't traveling for work events/functions. Remote work or hybrid work will not be considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:Level 3: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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 the company’s AffPlan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail]*.*