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Starlink Account Specialist (Government)

Location
Hawthorne, CA
Compensation
$80k–$100k/yr
Level
junior
Type
full time

Requirements

Experience
0–2 years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
Sponsorship available

Benefits

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

Joblaze summary

The Starlink Account Specialist for Government at SpaceX is responsible for managing the operational aspects of government accounts, including order processing, account setup, and compliance with contracts. This entry-level role requires strong attention to detail and proficiency in tools like Excel and Salesforce, as well as the ability to collaborate across teams under tight deadlines. Ideal candidates will have a background in operations or customer support, and a keen understanding of government contracts. The position is part of a dynamic team focused on delivering high-speed internet to remote areas.

Joblaze insights

Quick facts

What's the salary range?
SpaceX lists $80,000–$100,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
0–2 years of relevant experience for this Starlink Account Specialist (Government) role.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Excel, Salesforce, SmartSheet.
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 junior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Starlink Account Specialist (Government) 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.

STARLINK ACCOUNT SPECIALIST (GOVERNMENT)

Starlink is delivering high-speed, low-latency internet to the world’s most remote regions, and the Account Management team is at the forefront of this mission.

Our Account Management team manages customer lifecycles from onboarding to growth. We're hiring an entry-level Account Specialist to handle high-volume orders, account setup, and operations for government partner accounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Act as primary operational contact for assigned government accounts
  • Review and validate purchase orders and documents such as Purchase Orders, Letters of Authorization, and Pricing for Compliance
  • Create and configure customer accounts, service lines, hardware assignments, and billing structures
  • Apply pricing, discounts, and terms per the customer’s contracts
  • Partner with Sales, Finance, Logistics, and Customer Support to process orders through activation
  • Track order timelines and flag risks to revenue and activation goals
  • Maintain precise records in internal systems and trackers
  • Spot friction points and suggest scalable process and system improvements
  • Ensure accounts are activated and invoiced on forecasted schedules

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree; OR 2+ years of professional experience in operations, customer support, or process coordination

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Strong attention to detail for process-driven work
  • Skill interpreting government contracts, pricing, and billing rules
  • Cross-functional collaboration under tight deadlines
  • Proficiency in Excel, Salesforce, Smartsheet, or similar tools
  • Ability to turn partner feedback into improvements
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills
  • Multi-tasking with accuracy and ownership

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Willingness to travel to customer sites, other SpaceX locations, and events as needed
  • Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Account Specialist/Level I: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00/per year

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, stock options, 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.

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.

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