Global Government Affairs Director
Core
Lead global lobbying and strategic coalition building for SpaceXSI in London/UK to position the company as a trusted partner for frontier AI deployments across European governments.
Role type
Senior Government Affairs Director (Individual Contributor)
Builds
Strategic market development pipeline and policy/regulatory conditions for frontier AI in Europe
Domain
Public Policy / Government Relations / Frontier AI
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Government affairs, public policy, market access, strategic business development, regulatory affairs, stakeholder engagement, competitive analysis, executive sponsorship, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Senior-level government relationship building, UK & European government ecosystem knowledge, AI policy expertise, executive communication, cross-functional leadership
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Lead identification and development of European government opportunities; Conduct market research and competitive analysis; Elevate brand presence in Europe; Build senior-level networks of advocates; Drive win rates on complex deals; Shape favorable funding and regulatory conditions; Provide executive-level air cover for high-priority pursuits; Accelerate deal velocity; Partner with Sales, Engineering, Product, and Legal teams; Deliver enablement resources and market intelligence; Contribute to global government affairs strategy; Cultivate trusted relationships with ministers and regulators; Monitor and mitigate geopolitical and regulatory risks; Define and report on key performance metrics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
