Advance SpaceX’s state government relations efforts across Texas, focusing on legislative strategy and stakeholder engagement.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 22 hours ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Government Affairs Manager at SpaceX is responsible for driving state government relations in Texas, focusing on legislative strategy and stakeholder engagement to support various facilities. This role requires expertise in public affairs, with a strong emphasis on building relationships with local officials and monitoring policy developments. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in advocacy and a proven track record of achieving results through community engagement. The position demands a commitment to SpaceX's mission and may involve extensive travel and long hours.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 8 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from SpaceX's career page.
- SpaceX has 2449 other open roles including Avionics Systems Engineer (Starship), Battery Engineer (Falcon & Dragon), Avionics Wire Harness Technician (Starship).
Quick facts
- Is the Government Affairs Manager role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Austin, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Government Affairs Manager role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Austin, TX.
- Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Government Affairs Manager role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER (TEXAS)
The Texas Government Affairs Manager will advance SpaceX’s state government relations efforts across Texas. This role focuses on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support for SpaceX facilities including Starbase, the McGregor Rocket Development Facility, Starlink operations in Bastrop, and Terafab (Grimes County). 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 and the expansion of human consciousness beyond planet Earth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- 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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.