Government Affairs Manager (Pacific)

SpaceX • Redmond, WA

9d • $115,000 - $165,000 • 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 in support of 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 is required to support company priorities at onsite locations, and the employee must attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX and SpaceXSI. Flexibility is required, including long hours and weekend work when necessary to support operations and critical project timelines.

The pay range is $115,000–$165,000 for Level 3. Actual level and base salary are determined case by case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The total rewards package may also include long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; other discounts and perks; up to three weeks of accrued paid vacation; at least 10 paid holidays per year; and paid sick leave under company policy.

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 or 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 work onsite when not traveling for work events or functions; remote and hybrid work are not considered.
• 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 authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and existing relationships with community leaders across the Pacific U.S. 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with state and local leaders across the designated region to support core SpaceX and SpaceXSI priorities.
• Develop, maintain, and build upon 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 long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
• 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