Senior Government Affairs & Community Relations Manager

Starlink; Texas; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas seeks a Sr. Government Affairs Manager to lead external affairs for SpaceX at Terafab facilities in Grimes County. You will manage relationships with local government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers, aligning with SpaceXAI priorities and our community relations strategy.

The role requires energy, initiative and reliability to deliver measurable outcomes through policy work, outreach, and cross-functional collaboration with Communications and other teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years in public affairs, government policy, advocacy, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with civic leaders across Grimes County, TX and the broader Texas region to support SpaceX 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.
• Partner with the SpaceX Communications team to identify and support outreach and messaging opportunities.
• Support the director of Government Affairs with statewide government relations priorities as needed.

Skills

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SpaceX in Texas seeks a Sr. Government Affairs Manager to lead external affairs for SpaceX at Terafab facilities in Grimes County. You will manage relationships with local government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers, aligning with SpaceXAI priorities and our community relations strategy.

The role requires energy, initiative and reliability to deliver measurable outcomes through policy work, outreach, and cross-functional collaboration with Communications and other teams.