Government Affairs Manager (Tennessee)

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.

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. § 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 a