Government Affairs Manager (Pacific)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

11h•$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 companies’ commitment to advancing spaceflight and expanding 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. The role involves travel to onsite locations, attendance at political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX and SpaceXSI, and flexibility for long hours and weekend work when necessary to support operations and critical project timelines. The Level 3 pay range is $115,000 to $165,000. 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, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) plan; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; 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 be onsite when not traveling for work events or functions; remote and hybrid work are not considered.
Must meet applicable 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.
Proven 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 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.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various discounts and perks.
May accrue three weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.