Vast

Manager, Government Affairs

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Full-time

No sponsorship$139k-$197kDetected 7 days ago

CybersecurityBusiness DevelopmentResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030.
If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Washington D.C. location.

Strategic Support
Support the development and execution of Vast's government affairs strategy focused on national security space, including engagement with Congress and USG agencies.
Collaborate across Legal, Programs, Engineering, Business Development, and executive leadership to align advocacy efforts with mission and programmatic priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with relevant Congressional offices, committees, and staff, particularly those overseeing defense, space, authorization, and appropriations matters.
Support Vast's Business Development engagement with USG agencies and the executive branch.
Support written submissions for defense-related RFIs, trade reports, industry engagements, and legislative opportunities.
Program and Partnership Support
Partner with Business Development to support DoD-related contracting opportunities, cooperative agreements, and strategic partnerships.
Identify national security needs where Vast's commercial capabilities can support resilience, mission assurance, space domain awareness, and broader defense space objectives.
Provide policy support for defense-related technology initiatives, security reviews, and regulatory engagement.

3-5+ years of professional experience in government affairs, defense policy, congressional affairs, or national security space.
Experience engaging Congress on defense, national security, or space-related policy and funding priorities.
Experience working with or around the Pentagon, U.S. Space Force, or other national security stakeholders.
Current registered lobbyist or willingness and ability to register as a lobbyist, as required.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Register or maintain registration as a lobbyist, as required.

Experience working on DoD space programs and policies.
Experience with government contracting or government procurement.
Relationships with relevant armed services, defense appropriations, space, and national security offices or committees.
Ability to simplify complex concepts into straightforward and concise explanations.
Comfortable operating outside areas of expertise and in new territory.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and schedules with professionalism.
Self-starter with strong time-management and prioritization skills.
Experience in commercial space, aerospace, defense technology, or national security innovation.

$139,000 - $197,000 USD
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package.

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space.
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time.
Vast is looking for a Manager, Government Affairs to lead and expand the company's engagement across Congress, industry associations, and associated national security communities supporting Vast's business development efforts with the U.S. Department of Defense.

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer
employment with Vast 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.
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.

Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance to support national security space programs

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