Government Affairs Manager

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to advance state government relations across Texas, including Starbase, McGregor, Bastrop, and Grimes County. The role focuses on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support to accelerate SpaceX’s mission and community impact.

The candidate will build relationships with local leaders, monitor policy developments, support cross-functional teams, and travel to onsite locations as needed; remote or hybrid work will not be

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public affairs including state/local government policy, advocacy, government affairs, or legislative navigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with state and local leaders to support SpaceX priorities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local government officials and decision-makers.
• Monitor and analyze local/regional policy developments.
• Perform research and develop policy materials as needed.
• Support the director of Government Affairs with statewide priorities.

Skills

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Crisis management

Legislative navigation

Communications

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

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.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER (TEXAS)

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

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