SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
GLOBAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER (STARLINK)
Starlink will provide high-speed broadband around the world, helping to connect the unserved and underserved. As a member of the team, you will help enable Starlink's expansion internationally through direct lobbying efforts and strategic coalition building.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support Global Government Affairs and international roll-out of Starlink, including government relations support to facilitate and accelerate licensing, market access, and regulatory approvals worldwide
- Shape spectrum, business operations objectives, and broadband policy discussions and initiatives in the U.S. and with foreign administrations
- Develop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with international government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers
- Oversee and manage consultants and third-parties engaged in SpaceX global government affairs matters
- Shape SpaceX global legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development
- Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony, and develop policy positions
- Monitor and analyze international market policy developments
- Prepare presentations for key audiences for SpaceX leadership
- Perform research as needed, develop policy and collateral materials
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector or a government organization
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Advanced degree (MA, JD, PhD) in science, policy, or political science, international affairs, or another relevant field
- Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
- Experience working on issues directly related to international telecommunications regulatory agencies or legislative committees/bodies; and international telecom organizations
- Knowledge of launch vehicles, satellites, and space technology and policy matters
- Thorough knowledge of radiofrequency spectrum technology
- Direct experience in achieving definitive legislative outcomes
- Passion for SpaceX's mission and goals and rural connectivity
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
- Demonstrated ability to forge coalitions and partnerships
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to travel, <40%
- Must be willing to attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX
- Flexibility required including long hours and weekend work when necessary to support operations and critical project timelines
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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].
What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
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