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Global Government Affairs Manager

Canberra, Australia

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.

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

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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