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Director of Government Affairs

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in legislative matters.

Key responsabilities:

Develop government strategies
Engage with Congress and Executive agencies
Monitor legislation and budgets
Create materials for key audiences

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Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

What is the role:

E-Space is looking for an experienced government affairs professional with extensive experience working with the United States Congress, the Department of Defense, and Intelligence Communities. This person will be responsible for creating and implementing successful strategies to achieve our government services business objectives. This position reports to the VP of Global Affairs and is eligible for remote work across the United States.

What you will do:

Day-to-day representation as it pertains to Defense authorization and appropriations on Capitol Hill and with Executive agencies

Support internal Government Services team with respect to business objectives with the Pentagon and Intelligence agencies

Grow and maintain network of relationships with Congressional members and staff relating to strategic business opportunities in the defense sector

Draft legislative language and testimony related to objectives

Monitor legislation and hearings and report internally

Monitor and analyze federal/defense budgets, legislative proposals, and appropriations

Develop materials for key audiences in furtherance of E-Space Government Services goals

What you bring to this role:

A Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector, a Congressional office, an Executive agency, and/or the Intelligence Community

Active clearance preferred

Bonus points:

Direct experience with NDAA and appropriations and budget planning and development

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Experience working on issues directly related to DOD and the Intelligence Community, or other agencies with space capabilities or responsibilities

Knowledge of space/satellite services industry

Knowledge of satellite systems and defense/Intelligence Community programs

Knowledge of U.S. federal contracting and acquisition practice

Why E-Space is right for you:

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference

• Sustainability at our core

• Fair and honest workplace

• Innovative thinking is encouraged

• Competitive salaries

• Continuous learning and development

• Health and wellness care options

• Financial solutions for the future

• Optional legal services (US only)

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off