Space & National Security Government Affairs Manager

Impulse Space, Inc.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space, Inc. is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to advocate for the company with federal government stakeholders in Washington, DC.

You will develop and sustain a network with national security and civil space policymakers and clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You will represent Impulse at high-visibility events, coordinate engagement strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance policy priorities and corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of federal legislative experience on Capitol Hill or government affairs in aerospace.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science or related field.
• Familiarity with appropriations and authorization processes.
• Experience navigating national security policy, programs, budgets, or advocacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including policy briefs or advocacy materials on technical topics.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently across a growing, fast-paced team in multiple locations.
• On-site in Washington, DC with regular travel to Impulse HQ in Redondo Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

• Represent Impulse as the day-to-day advocate for Impulse priorities with federal government stakeholders, especially within personal offices in the legislative branch.
• Draft, support, and execute an engagement strategy to advance Impulse legislative priorities for national security and civil space programs.
• Build and maintain relationships across Congressional offices and committees, including defense, space, regional, and appropriations matters.
• Monitor and analyze legislative developments impacting national security and civil and commercial space programs; prepare policy briefings and memoranda, track federal legislation and key committee activity.
• Support DC operations, including managing PAC activities and representing Impulse with aerospace industry stakeholders.
• Manage Impulse’s congressional engagement process, including content development, engagement tracking, and follow up.
• Work with Government Affairs, Business Development, Marketing, and other teams to identify risks and opportunities and align engagement with long-term objectives.
• Convey complex policy issues clearly to internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Prepare presentations and materials for Impulse leadership ahead of engagements with key government officials.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science

Job description

Impulse Space, Inc. is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to advocate for the company with federal government stakeholders in Washington, DC.

You will develop and sustain a network with national security and civil space policymakers and clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You will represent Impulse at high-visibility events, coordinate engagement strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance policy priorities and corporate objectives.