Director of Regulatory Affairs

BLUE ORIGIN•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts in Washington DC, you will lead Blue Origin's Regulatory Affairs function, engaging strategically with government stakeholders at the highest levels — including Members of Congress, Administration officials, White House staff, and executive agency leadership. This role provides executive-level leadership for Blue Origin's regulatory affairs strategy, shaping regulatory and legislative policy through deep relationships with congressional committees, the FAA, and other executive branch agencies. This role requires comprehensive understanding of Blue Origin's regulatory interests through direct engagement with technical teams across every business unit, including the technical and legal interpretation of statute and resulting regulations. As a recognized internal and external subject matter expert, you will own and execute a holistic regulatory strategy encompassing legislative action, federal rulemaking leadership, advisory committee representation, and industry coalition building to advance Blue Origin's long-term business interests. Government Relations leadership includes directing senior-level relationships with lawmakers and executive agency staff, guiding advocacy strategy on Capitol Hill, overseeing policy-related projects, managing federal and state agency interactions, and providing strategic direction to external consultants and Blue Origin partners.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
7+ years of congressional experience or experience with technical regulatory frameworks
Hands-on experience interpreting relevant statute and regulations
Strong working knowledge of the U.S. federal policy and rulemaking process, including authorization, appropriations, and budget development
Track record of building and engaging senior-level relationships with federal elected officials, Administration officials, White House staff, executive agencies, and industry stakeholders
Ability to independently develop and drive regulatory and legislative strategy from concept through execution
Established reputation as a go-to resource for commercial space regulatory policy, both within an organization and across the industry
Comfortable leading responses to fast-moving or novel issues where organizational positions haven't yet been defined
Clear and compelling communicator — both written and verbal — in technically complex environments
Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience working with suppliers, trade associations, and/or industry coalitions at a leadership level, as well as on cross-functional business teams
Experience with 14 CFR Part 400 regulations and/or 47 CFR Part 25/26 regulations
Experience leading or participating in Rulemaking Committees or similar federal advisory bodies

Responsibilities

Own and execute a comprehensive advocacy strategy centered on regulatory frameworks that support safety, technological innovation, and open competition in the marketplace
Serve as Blue Origin's primary subject matter expert and authoritative representative in commercial space regulatory policy, both internally and across the industry
Develop and maintain deep expertise in existing and emerging policy matters impacting commercial space launch, in-space, and lunar activities, including technical and legal interpretation of relevant statute and regulations
Proactively monitor Business Unit compliance efforts (e.g., launch licensing) to ensure regulatory roadblocks are identified early and well understood by policymakers
Build and maintain senior-level relationships with multiple congressional committees (CST, SST, T&I, E&C) to advance awareness of Blue Origin's programs and regulatory priorities
Influence authorization and appropriations legislation, including the budget process, in alignment with long-term advocacy strategy
Build and maintain relationships with Administration and agency personnel with commercial space policy oversight, serving as a trusted resource for agency policy teams on industry perspectives
Lead company participation in rulemaking activities (e.g., federal register actions, advisory committee efforts), coordinating inputs from government sales, legal, communications, and/or program teams
Represent Blue Origin in industry-wide committees and rulemaking bodies (e.g., FAA Space Aviation Rulemaking Committees), leading deliberations to shape recommendations in alignment with Blue Origin's priorities
Build coalitions between Blue Origin and peer companies for overlapping policy priorities during agency rulemaking or legislative efforts
Serve in leadership roles within key industry associations to track and advance Blue Origin's holistic policy priorities
Leverage expertise and industry relationships to provide authoritative guidance to business unit teams facing regulatory challenges
Maintain awareness of and provide strategic support for international, civil, and national security portfolios as appropriate
Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership on regulatory matters with significant long-term business impact

Benefits

Medical
dental
vision
basic and supplemental life insurance
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
up to 14 company-paid holidays
employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion