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Government Affairs Director, X

SpaceX· Global Business & Government Affairs
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Washington, DC$190k - $270kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Director-level role leading SpaceX's X Government Affairs efforts with federal lobbying, coalition-building, and policy development on issues including broadband and artificial intelligence. Based in Washington, DC with travel and event attendance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Own the support of the X Government Affairs team by serving as a front-line advocate for X on key policy areas, including broadband, artificial intelligence, and other related issues
  • Shape X legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development for the federal government
  • Develop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with federal government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers, as appropriate
  • Oversee and manage consultants and third-parties engaged in X Government Affairs matters
  • Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony, and develop policy positions
  • Monitor and analyze domestic policy developments
  • Prepare presentations, deliverables and key metrics for X leadership
  • Perform research as needed, develop policy and collateral materials

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 10+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector or a government organization
  • 4+ years of direct people leadership experience managing government affairs teams/ personnel

Skills

Required:Policy development and legislative strategyStakeholder relationships and coalition-buildingPublic policy research and analysis

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation and holidays (3 weeks vacation, 10+ holidays)
  • Other discounts and perks
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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