Government Affairs Manager

• Lead engagement with state and local leaders across the designated region to support core SpaceX and SpaceXAI 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

• Support the director of Government Affairs with statewide government relations priorities as needed

• Bachelor's degree

• 5+ years of experience working in public affairs, including but not limited to state and local government policy, advocacy, government affairs, and/or legislative navigation and crisis/issue management

• Experience and existing relationships with community leaders across Texas

• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across a variety of stakeholder groups and issue areas

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Demonstrated history of achieving definitive, measurable outcomes through political or community engagement

• Experience working on issues directly related to corporate community relations

• Knowledge of local government affairs practices

• Passion for SpaceX's mission and goals

• Must be willing to travel to support company priorities at onsite locations

• Flexibility required including long hours and weekend work when necessary to support operations and critical project timelines

• Must be willing to attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX and SpaceXAI

• This role requires you to be onsite when you aren't traveling for work events/functions. Remote work or hybrid work will not be considered

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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