Legislative Affairs Manager

Sierra Space • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The Legislative Affairs Manager is a key member of Sierra Space’s Government Relations team. The role conducts advanced research, analyzes data, and develops strategies to influence public policy and legislative action, with a focus on the U.S. federal budget process and legislative activity related to the Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA.

The manager monitors and analyzes federal legislation, regulations, and budget processes; tracks and reports on key developments; and prepares detailed reports, briefs, and presentations that provide actionable insight to the Government Relations team. The role develops and implements advocacy strategies and campaigns and maintains knowledge of decision-making authority within legislative and national security organizations.

The manager represents Sierra Space at industry events, government meetings, and customer engagements, supporting the company’s work with officials, agencies, customers, and other external stakeholders. The role manages competing tasks and deadlines and leads and mentors junior members of the Government Relations team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree; alternatively, a master’s degree plus 3 years of experience.
• Typically 5 or more years of related experience, including time as staff on Capitol Hill or within U.S. government agencies and/or national security organizations.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and influencing the U.S. federal budgeting process.
• Ability to represent Sierra Space externally at industry events, government meetings, and/or with customer audiences.
• Strong project and process management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field.
• Familiarity with legislative tracking tools and databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Knowledge of key issues and trends in aerospace and defense policy.
• Understanding of procurement processes and funding mechanisms within DoD and NASA.
• Experience with advocacy and lobbying efforts related to aerospace and defense.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software relevant to government relations.

Responsibilities

• Research legislative, regulatory, and policy issues affecting the organization.
• Monitor and analyze federal government activity, including legislation, regulations, and budget processes, with particular attention to DoD and NASA programs.
• Track and report on important legislative and regulatory developments.
• Prepare detailed reports, briefs, and presentations that provide actionable insight to the Government Relations team.
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies and campaigns.
• Maintain knowledge of decision-making authority within legislative and national security organizations to help direct engagement to appropriate people and offices.
• Represent Sierra Space at industry events, government meetings, and customer engagements.
• Support the company’s work with government officials, agencies, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines and deliver assignments on time.
• Lead and mentor junior members of the Government Relations team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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