X Global Government Affairs Manager (APAC)

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.

X GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER (APAC)

The Government Affairs Manager (APAC) will advance X’s government relations efforts across the APAC region. This role focuses on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support for X’s platform, helping make it one of the widest used apps in the world. The position requires energy, initiative, and dependability to produce results that reflect X’s commitment to a one-stop shop platform covering: real-time news, ecommerce, banking and social media.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead engagement with leaders across the designated region to support core X 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
• 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 across the North and Mid-Atlantic US region.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across a variety of stakeholder groups and issue areas
• Background supporting government affairs for a social media platform including section 230 or 1^st amendment issues
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Demonstrated history of achieving definitive, measurable outcomes through political or community engagement
• Passion for X’s mission and goals

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to support company priorities at onsite locations
• 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 X
• This role requires you to be onsite when you aren't traveling for work events/functions. Remote work or hybrid work will not be considered.

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.