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Sr. Government Affairs Manager (National Security)

SpaceX· Global Business & Government Affairs
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Washington, DC$155k - $220kfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Senior role focused on federal lobbying and policy development to support SpaceX and Starlink business objectives in national security, defense, and related areas, including AI and satellite communications.

Responsibilities

  • Support Government Affairs by serving as a front-line advocate for SpaceX on key policy areas, including national security and defense and Intelligence Community matters, artificial intelligence, satellite communications, and other national security capabilities
  • Shape legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development for the federal government, particularly with defense appropriations committees and intelligence authorization committees
  • Develop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with federal government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers
  • Oversee and manage consultants and third-parties engaged in SpaceX government affairs matters
  • Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony, and develop policy positions
  • Monitor and analyze relevant national security policy and funding developments
  • Prepare presentations for key audiences for SpaceX 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

Skills

Required:Policy development and legislative strategyStakeholder relationship managementDrafting legislative language and testimonyCommunication skills
Nice to have:Project and vendor management

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • various other discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave policy alignment
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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