State and Local Government Affairs Manager (Central)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. SpaceX scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER (CENTRAL)
The State and Local Government Affairs Manager (Central) will advance SpaceX and SpaceXSI’s state government relations efforts across the Central region of the United States. This role focuses on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support for SpaceX and SpaceXSI’s facilities. The position requires the energy, initiative, and dependability to deliver results that reflect SpaceX’s commitment to the rapid and reliable advancement of spaceflight and the expansion of human presence beyond Earth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead engagement with state and local leaders across the designated region to support core SpaceX and SpaceXSI 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
- 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 or government affairs, including but not limited to state and local government policy, advocacy, and/or legislative navigation and crisis/issue management
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience and existing relationships with community leaders across the Central US region
- 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 and SpaceXSI's mission and goals
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to travel to support company priorities at onsite locations
- 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 SpaceXSI
- This role requires you to be onsite when you aren't traveling for work events/functions. Remote work or hybrid work will not be considered
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.
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