Government Affairs Manager (Pacific)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Government Affairs Manager (Pacific) will advance SpaceX and SpaceXSI’s state government relations efforts across the Pacific region of the United States. The role focuses on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support for SpaceX and SpaceXSI facilities. It requires energy, initiative, and dependability to deliver results supporting the rapid and reliable advancement of spaceflight and the expansion of human presence beyond Earth.

The position is onsite when the employee is not traveling for work events or functions; remote and hybrid work are not considered. Travel, long hours, and weekend work may be required to support company priorities, operations, and critical project timelines. The manager must also attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX and SpaceXSI.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of experience working in public or government affairs, including state and local government policy, advocacy, legislative navigation, and/or crisis and issue management.
• Willingness to travel to support company priorities at onsite locations.
• Flexibility to work long hours and weekends when necessary to support operations and critical project timelines.
• Willingness to attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX and SpaceXSI.
• Must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and existing relationships with community leaders across the Pacific U.S. region.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across varied 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with state and local leaders across the designated region to support SpaceX and SpaceXSI priorities.
• Develop, maintain, and build relationships with local government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers.
• Monitor and analyze local and regional policy developments.
• Conduct research and develop policy and collateral materials as needed.
• Support the Director of Government Affairs with statewide government relations priorities as needed.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• Up to three weeks of accrued paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level