Space Policy Lead for Senate Committee

United States Senate

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

The United States Senate's Democratic Ranking Member is seeking a qualified candidate to lead the Committee’s space policy portfolio, including NASA policy and oversight, space and science missions, and the commercial space sector. The role focuses on developing legislative and policy proposals and coordinating with federal agencies and industry stakeholders.

The successful candidate will draft legislation, amendments, policy memoranda, and briefing materials, and prepare for hearings, markups,

Qualifications

  • Significant knowledge of NASA and space policy.
  • Experience with the federal government and the legislative process.
  • Legislative experience and at least five years of relevant professional experience are preferred.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and execute policy and legislative strategy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of legislative and policy proposals for space policy.
  • Conduct oversight of NASA and other relevant federal agencies.
  • Draft legislation, amendments, policy memoranda, and briefing materials.
  • Engage with constituents, industry leaders, scientists, federal officials, and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare the Ranking Member for hearings, markups, and floor debate.

Skills

Policy analysis
Stakeholder engagement
Written communication
Oral communication
NASA/space policy knowledge

Job description

The United States Senate's Democratic Ranking Member is seeking a qualified candidate to lead the Committee’s space policy portfolio, including NASA policy and oversight, space and science missions, and the commercial space sector. The role focuses on developing legislative and policy proposals and coordinating with federal agencies and industry stakeholders.

The successful candidate will draft legislation, amendments, policy memoranda, and briefing materials, and prepare for hearings, markups,

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