National Security Space Policy Lead

Blue Origin; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned policy professional to advance national security space policy. You will lead strategy, messaging, and external representation with Congress and agencies, directing engagements with leaders across Blue Origin and partners.

This role reports to the Vice President of Government Relations and drives a cohesive legislative program. You will coordinate with executives, legal, and commercial teams to shape policy, manage consultants, and engage suppliers nationwide,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of congressional experience or related partnership experience with local/state government, C level executives, or similar.
• Experience developing and implementing successful legislative strategies
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
• Able to support multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with Members of Congress, agency leadership, VIPs and representing Blue Origin with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills for tracking government programs and budgets, and congressional issues, while meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of DOD space programs and budgets
• Proficient in the Congressional Budget processes
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Government Relations team's impact on all aspects of national security space policy.
• Develop and implement the strategy to shape legislation in support of team objectives.
• Craft messaging and materials and represent Blue Origin and its policy interests with external and internal stakeholders.
• Interface with company leadership, the business units, communications, legal, and sales teams.
• Lead USG engagements, manage external consultants, engage our nationwide supplier base, and support State and Local Government Relations initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communications

Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance

Trust and relationship building

Executive liaison experience

Organizational skills

Congressional budgeting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned policy professional to advance national security space policy. You will lead strategy, messaging, and external representation with Congress and agencies, directing engagements with leaders across Blue Origin and partners.

This role reports to the Vice President of Government Relations and drives a cohesive legislative program. You will coordinate with executives, legal, and commercial teams to shape policy, manage consultants, and engage suppliers nationwide,