Strategic Government Affairs Leader — Texas Engagement

SpaceX; Anderson (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Sr. Government Affairs Manager based in Anderson, TX, to lead external affairs for SpaceX at Terafab facilities in Grimes County. You will manage relationships with local officials, lawmakers, and regulators, and support outreach and messaging in coordination with Communications.

Requires energy, initiative, and dependable delivery in line with SpaceX’s community relations plan. The role covers statewide government relations, cross-functional collaboration, and travel as needed to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 8+ years of experience in public affairs including state/local government policy, advocacy, government affairs, and/or legislative navigation and crisis/issue management.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with civic leaders across Grimes County, TX and the broader Texas region to support core SpaceX priorities.
• Develop and maintain 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

Community relationships

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Policy influence

Results oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SpaceX seeks a Sr. Government Affairs Manager based in Anderson, TX, to lead external affairs for SpaceX at Terafab facilities in Grimes County. You will manage relationships with local officials, lawmakers, and regulators, and support outreach and messaging in coordination with Communications.

Requires energy, initiative, and dependable delivery in line with SpaceX’s community relations plan. The role covers statewide government relations, cross-functional collaboration, and travel as needed to