Government Affairs Manager

InvestedintheMission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to advance state relations, oversee legislative strategy, and engage with local leaders around SpaceX facilities in Texas. The role centers on building relationships with state and local officials, monitoring policy developments, and supporting policy materials.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in public affairs, a strong Texas network, and the ability to travel to onsite locations as needed to advance SpaceX’s priorities and mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years in public affairs or government policy, advocacy, or legislative navigation.
• Experience building relationships with community leaders and stakeholders in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with state and local leaders to support SpaceX priorities.
• Develop and maintain a network of relationships with local government officials and regulators.
• Monitor and analyze local and regional policy developments.
• Perform research, develop policy materials and collateral.
• Support the director of Government Affairs with statewide priorities.

Skills

Public affairs

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Cross-functional collab

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER (TEXAS)

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.

The Texas Government Affairs Manager will advance SpaceX’s state government relations efforts across Texas. This role focuses on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support for SpaceX facilities including Starbase, the McGregor Rocket Development Facility, Starlink operations in Bastrop, and Terafab (Grimes County). The position requires the energy, initiative, and dependability to produce results that reflect SpaceX’s commitment to the rapid and reliable advancement of human spaceflight and the expansion of human consciousness beyond planet Earth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead engagement with state and local leaders across the designated region to support core SpaceX and SpaceXAI 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


• 5+ years of experience working in public affairs, including but not limited to state and local government policy, advocacy, government affairs, and/or legislative navigation and crisis/issue management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience and existing relationships with community leaders across Texas


• 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 SpaceX'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 SpaceX and SpaceXAI


• 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

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.

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 Affi­cative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].