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 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