Sr. Government Affairs Manager (National Security/ Appropriations)

📋 Description

• Support SpaceX Government Affairs by serving as a front-line advocate for SpaceX on key policy
• Shape SpaceX legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development for the federal government
• Develop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with federal government officials
• Oversee and manage consultants and third-parties engaged in SpaceX government affairs matters
• Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony, and develop policy positions
• Monitor and analyze relevant national security policy and funding developments

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector or a
• Direct experience with federal appropriations, especially defense and classified appropriations
• Advanced degree (MA, JD, PhD) in science, policy, or political science, international affairs, or
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills (preferred)
• Direct experience in achieving definitive legislative outcomes (preferred)

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Long-term incentives (company stock or cash awards)
• Discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan