Government Affairs Director, X
spacexAndrews Air Force Base (MD)
Government Affairs Director, X
Posted 17 days ago
spacexAndrews Air Force Base (MD)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
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 DIRECTORWe are seeking a Director of the X Government Affairs team to support X's business and growth objectives through direct federal lobbying efforts and strategic coalition building on a range of issues including real-time news, social media and artificial intelligence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own the support of the X Government Affairs team by serving as a front-line advocate for X on key policy areas, including broadband, artificial intelligence, and other related issuesShape X legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development for the federal governmentDevelop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with federal government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers, as appropriateOversee and manage consultants and third-parties engaged in X Government Affairs mattersDraft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony, and develop policy positionsMonitor and analyze domestic policy developmentsPrepare presentations, deliverables and key metrics for X leadershipPerform research as needed, develop policy and collateral materialsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree 10+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector or a government organization 4+ years of direct people leadership experience managing government affairs teams/ personnelPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Advanced degree (MA, JD, PhD) in science, policy, or political science, international affairs, or another relevant fieldOutstanding written and verbal communications skillsExperience working on policy issues at federal regulatory agencies or legislative committees/bodiesDirect experience in achieving definitive legislative outcomesDemonstrated ability to solve complex problemsDemonstrated ability to forge coalitions and partnershipsPassion for X's mission and goalsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be willing to travel,
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