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Government Affairs Manager (Super Intelligence)

Advance SpaceX's government relations efforts focusing on legislative strategy and stakeholder engagement.

Location
Washington DC, United States
Compensation
$115k–$165k/yr
Level
mid
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 1 day ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

What you'll build

  • Lead engagement with state and local leaders
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local government officials
  • Monitor and analyze local and regional policy developments
  • Perform research and develop policy materials
  • Support statewide government relations priorities

Must have

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of experience in public affairs

Nice to have

  • Experience with community leaders in North and Mid-Atlantic US
  • Strong relationships across stakeholder groups
  • Excellent communication skills
  • History of achieving measurable outcomes
  • Knowledge of local government affairs practices
  • Passion for SpaceX's mission

Practical constraints

  • Must be willing to travel
  • Onsite work required when not traveling

Requirements

Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Benefits

401k Match Paid Vacation Equity/Stock Options Paid Holidays Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Government Affairs Manager at SpaceX focuses on enhancing government relations by engaging with local and state leaders to support the company's initiatives in super intelligence. This role requires expertise in public affairs, particularly in legislative strategy and stakeholder engagement, along with a strong network of relationships within the North and Mid-Atlantic regions. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in government affairs and a proven track record of achieving measurable outcomes through community engagement. The position demands flexibility and a commitment to on-site work, reflecting SpaceX's operational priorities.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 14, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 14, 2026.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
  • Starts above 56% of 1406 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $107,000 across 184 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Government Affairs Manager (Super Intelligence) role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Washington DC, United States.
What's the salary range?
SpaceX lists $115,000–$165,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Government Affairs Manager (Super Intelligence) role.
Where is the role based?
SpaceX is hiring for this position in Washington DC, United States.
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 (Super Intelligence) 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 (SUPER INTELLIGENCE)

The Government Affairs Manager (Super Intelligence) will advance SpaceX and SpaceXSI’s government relations efforts across the United States. This role focuses on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support for SpaceX and SpaceXSI’s super intelligence facilities and policies. 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 SpaceXSI 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 the North and Mid-Atlantic US region.
  • 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 and SpaceXSI'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 SpaceXSI
  • 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 3: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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