Manager, Government Affairs
Core
Lead government affairs strategy to advance Vast's commercial space station initiatives with the U.S. Department of Defense and Congress.
Role type
Manager, Government Affairs (National Security Space)
Builds
Policy advocacy, congressional engagement, and defense partnership strategies for Haven Station
Domain
Commercial Space / National Security / Defense Policy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Congressional engagement, defense policy analysis, legislative tracking, stakeholder relationship management, policy brief writing, lobbying registration
Preferred skills
DoD space program experience, government contracting knowledge, armed services relationships, complex concept simplification
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Engage with Congressional offices and USG agencies on defense and space policy; monitor and summarize NDAA and defense legislation; prepare advocacy materials and briefing summaries; support DoD contracting opportunities and strategic partnerships; register as a lobbyist
Seniority
Manager, strategic execution & stakeholder leadership