Regional Government & Community Affairs Manager — Project Ranger

Castelion Corporation; Rio Rancho (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion Corporation in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, seeks a Manager, Government and Community Affairs for Project Ranger to lead regional engagement and shape external relations.

You will build relationships with local and state officials, workforce partners, and educational institutions, presenting Castelion's mission and economic impact.

The role spans public affairs, community outreach, workforce development, and site communications, with a focus on proactive outreach and reputation management.

Qualifications

• Develop and execute a regional external affairs strategy for Project Ranger across Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, Albuquerque, and the broader New Mexico stakeholder community.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and state elected officials, county and municipal leaders, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, business associations, civic organizations, and community groups.
• Serve as a local ambassador for Castelion and Project Ranger, helping explain the company's mission, the facility's economic impact, and its role in strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base.
• Identify and lead partnerships with workforce development organizations, technical schools, community colleges, universities, veteran transition programs, and training providers to support hiring and long-term workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional external affairs strategy for Project Ranger across Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, Albuquerque, and the broader New Mexico stakeholder community.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and state elected officials, county and municipal leaders, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, business associations, civic organizations, and community groups.
• Serve as a local ambassador for Castelion and Project Ranger, helping explain the company's mission, the facility's economic impact, and its role in strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base.
• Identify and lead partnerships with workforce development organizations, technical schools, community colleges, universities, veteran transition programs, and training providers to support hiring and long-term workforce needs.
• Work closely with Castelion's Recruiting and Operations teams to support local recruiting, workforce pipeline development, employee onboarding, and community integration.
• Plan and execute site visits, briefings, community events, ribbon cuttings, facility tours, and stakeholder engagements related to Project Ranger.
• Support local and regional media engagement in coordination with Castelion's Communications team, including proactive storytelling around construction milestones, hiring, workforce development, and economic impact.
• Monitor local sentiment, media coverage, community concerns, and political developments that could affect Project Ranger's reputation, operations, or long-term growth.
• Help manage community investment, sponsorship, philanthropic, and civic partnership opportunities aligned with Castelion's business and community priorities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure external messaging is accurate, consistent, and aligned with operational realities at the site.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, stakeholder maps, engagement plans, and readouts for senior leadership.
• Support engagement with local military, veteran, STEM, education, and manufacturing communities.
• Serve as an early-warning system for local issues that could create reputational, political, workforce, or operational challenges.

Job description

Castelion Corporation in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, seeks a Manager, Government and Community Affairs for Project Ranger to lead regional engagement and shape external relations.

You will build relationships with local and state officials, workforce partners, and educational institutions, presenting Castelion's mission and economic impact.

The role spans public affairs, community outreach, workforce development, and site communications, with a focus on proactive outreach and reputation management.