SpaceX

Government Affairs Manager (Tennessee)

SpaceX • $80K — $120K *
Memphis, TN 38109In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years in public affairs including government policy and advocacy
  • Experience with Tennessee community leaders
  • Track record of measurable outcomes in political engagement
  • Strong relationships across various stakeholder groups

Responsibilities

  • Lead engagement with civic leaders in Memphis and Tennessee
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local officials and lawmakers
  • Monitor regional policy developments
  • Conduct research and develop policy materials
  • Partner with Communications to support outreach and messaging
  • Assist with statewide government relations priorities

Benefits

  • Opportunities for engagement with robust governmental and community networks
  • Flexibility to shape and influence local policies
  • Chance to work on impactful projects related to SpaceX's mission
  • Supportive work environment that encourages community relations initiatives
  • Travel opportunities across Tennessee for professional engagement
Full Job Description
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER (TENNESSEE)

The Government Affairs Manager will lead Government Affairs for SpaceX and SpaceXAI in Tennessee for a variety of intersecting business functions, including local and state government relationships, community and business relations, and educational outreach. In this role, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to help ensure that SpaceX has a robust and continually growing relationship with the local community. The position requires the energy, initiative and dependability to produce results in support of SpaceX's Community Relations strategic plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead engagement with civic leaders across Memphis and the broader Tennessee region to support core SpaceX and SpaceXAI priorities
  • Develop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with local government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers
  • Monitor and analyze local and regional policy developments
  • Perform research as needed, develop policy and collateral materials
  • Partner with the SpaceX Communications team to identify and support outreach and messaging opportunities
  • Support the director of Government Affairs with statewide government relations priorities as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of experience working in public affairs, including but not limited to state and local government policy, advocacy, government affairs, and/or legislative navigation and crisis/issue management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience and existing relationships with community leaders in Tennessee
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across a variety of 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's mission and goals

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be willing to travel statewide to support company priorities
  • Flexibility required including long hours and weekend work when necessary to support operations and critical project timelines
  • Must be willing to attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX and SpaceXAI


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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