Government Affairs Manager (Central)

SpaceX • Austin, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position is onsite when not traveling for work events or functions; remote or hybrid work is not considered. Travel, long hours, and weekend work may be required to support company priorities and operational or 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 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 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 the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
• Must work onsite when not traveling for work events or functions; remote and hybrid work are not considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and existing relationships with community leaders across the Central 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.
• Travel to onsite locations and attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX and SpaceXSI.

What This Job Offers

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