Government Affairs Manager

SpaceX_Global; Brasília; On-site; BRL 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Brasilia seeks a Global Government Affairs Manager to support Starlink expansion worldwide by engaging with government officials, regulators, and legislators. The role focuses on licensing, market access, and regulatory approvals across markets to enable SpaceX satellite broadband initiatives.

You will drive international policy initiatives, draft legislative language, supervise consultants, and coordinate with SpaceX leadership to shape regulatory strategy and cross-border engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector or government.
• Experience with international telecommunications regulatory agencies or legislative bodies.
• Knowledge of space technology policy and radiofrequency spectrum matters.
• Demonstrated ability to forge coalitions and partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support global government affairs and international rollout of Starlink, including licensing and regulatory approvals.
• Shape spectrum, business operations objectives, and broadband policy discussions with U.S. and foreign administrations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with international government officials and regulatory decision-makers.
• Oversee consultants and third-parties engaged in SpaceX global government affairs.
• Shape SpaceX global legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development.
• Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft testimony, and develop policy positions.
• Monitor and analyze international market policy developments.
• Prepare presentations for SpaceX leadership.
• Conduct research and develop policy collateral materials.

Skills

Coalition building

Policy advocacy

Strategic communications

Public policy

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced degree in science, policy, or political science, international affairs

Job description

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.

GLOBAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER

SpaceX is looking for a Global Government Affairs Manager to support our needs in Brasilia, Brazil. You will be supporting Starlink, providing high-speed broadband around the world, helping to connect the unserved and underserved. As a member of the team, you will help enable Starlink's expansion internationally through direct lobbying efforts and strategic coalition building.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Global Government Affairs and international roll-out of Starlink, including government relations support to facilitate and accelerate licensing, market access, and regulatory approvals worldwide
• Shape spectrum, business operations objectives, and broadband policy discussions and initiatives in the U.S. and with foreign administrations
• Develop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with international government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers
• Oversee and manage consultants and third-parties engaged in SpaceX global government affairs matters
• Shape SpaceX global legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development
• Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony, and develop policy positions
• Monitor and analyze international market policy developments
• Prepare presentations for key audiences for SpaceX leadership
• Perform research as needed, develop policy and collateral materials

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector or a government organization

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel, <40%
• Must be willing to attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX
• Flexibility required including long hours and weekend work when necessary to support operations and critical project timelines

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.