Sr. Government Affairs Manager

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.SR. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGERServe as lead for SpaceX Government Relations efforts, including developing near- and long-term legislative strategy based on operational needs. The position requires the energy, initiative and dependability to produce results that reflect SpaceX’s commitment to the rapid and reliable advancement of human spaceflight.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Develop legislative and state government strategic engagement strategy in support of production, launch, test, and regulatory teams• Lead team of state consultants to draft, advocate, and secure passage of SpaceX legislative agenda• Serve as SpaceX’s external point of contact for multiple agencies• Develop, maintain, and build upon a network of relationships with Federal and State government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers• Oversee and manage consultants and third parties engaged in SpaceX government relations• Develop specific issue-area expertise for SpaceX-related matters associated with launch vehicle production, test, and launch operations• Identify, manage, and capture state funding opportunities for spaceport-related infrastructure• Shape SpaceX strategic legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development• Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony, and develop policy positions• Prepare presentations for key audiences for SpaceX leadership• Perform research as needed, develop policy and collateral materials• Support overall government affairs activities for SpaceX as needed