Joblaze summary

The Sr. Government Affairs Manager at SpaceX is responsible for fostering relationships with local and state government officials, civic leaders, and community stakeholders to support the company's initiatives in Grimes County, Texas. This role requires extensive experience in public affairs, advocacy, and legislative processes, along with strong communication and collaboration skills. Ideal candidates will have a background in community relations and a proven track record of achieving measurable outcomes through engagement. The position demands flexibility and a commitment to SpaceX's mission, with responsibilities that may extend beyond typical office hours.

Joblaze insights

Listed 12 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 27, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 8, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 3 other locations at SpaceX: Austin, TX, Pecan Island, LA, Washington, DC.

Quick facts

Is the Sr. Government Affairs Manager role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Anderson, TX.
How much experience is required?: At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Government Affairs Manager role.
Where is the role based?: SpaceX is hiring for this position in Anderson, TX.
What seniority level is this role?: SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Sr. 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.

SR. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER

The Government Affairs Manager, based in Anderson, TX, will lead external affairs for SpaceX at our Terafab facilities in Grimes County across intersecting business functions, including local and state government relationships, community and business relations, and educational outreach. In this role, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to help ensure that SpaceX has a robust and continually growing relationship with the local community. The position requires energy, initiative and dependability to produce results in support of SpaceX’s community relations strategic plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead engagement with civic leaders across Grimes County, TX and the broader Texas 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
Partner with the SpaceX Communications team to identify and support outreach and messaging opportunities
Support the director of Government Affairs with statewide government relations priorities as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree
8+ 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 in 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 reside in or near Anderson, TX
Must be willing to travel statewide to support company priorities
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

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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Sr. Government Affairs Manager

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