Global Government Affairs Manager

GLOBAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER

SpaceX is looking for a Global Government Affairs Manager to support our needs in Canberra, Australia. You will support Starlink, that provides 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