Federal Government Affairs Lead (Aerospace & AI)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to support their business growth through federal lobbying efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of legislative experience, advanced education in a relevant field, and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include building relationships with government officials and managing policy development. This role requires onsite presence and some travel. Attractive compensation includes a salary range of $110,000 - $145,000 annually, plus benefits like medical coverage and stock options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters.
• Experience in aerospace, AI, or telecommunications policy.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support SpaceX on key policy areas like telecommunications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with federal officials.
• Draft legislative language and policy positions.

Skills

Legislative matters

Coalition building

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Government relations

Education

Advanced degree in relevant field

Job description

A leading aerospace firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to support their business growth through federal lobbying efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of legislative experience, advanced education in a relevant field, and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include building relationships with government officials and managing policy development. This role requires onsite presence and some travel. Attractive compensation includes a salary range of $110,000 - $145,000 annually, plus benefits like medical coverage and stock options.