Director, Government Affairs
Director, Government Affairs
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At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in committed to executing our mission safely and on you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for a Director Government Affairs reporting to the VP of Policy and Government Relations to programmatically support Vasts initiatives to launch the worlds leading commercial space stations.
This will be a full-time exempt position located in our Washington D.C. location.
Responsibilities:
- Formulate strategic direction in the area of Government Affairs for the company in coordination with Legal Programs Business Development Engineering functions
- Engage directly with relevant Congressional offices and Executive Branch agencies and offices (including NASA NSpC OMB OSTP DoD etc.) in support of Vasts policy objectives
- Support outreach and engagement with international governments: space agencies trade delegations ministries departments and elsewhere to provide support to Vast as it expands both its customer base and policy footprint
- Research analyze and track relevant U.S. and international legislation rulemakings and other similar government actions that may affect the company
- Collect inputs draft and review for submission relevant inputs relating to company objectives in trade reports commercial input and related U.S. Government advocacy opportunities
- Prepare briefing materials talking points and related work product in support of the companys policy objectives
- Attend and report on relevant hearings conferences and events
- Work closely with Vasts business development function and legal/regulatory function in support of developing advocacy positions and objectives both in the U.S. and internationally
- Coordinate and manage efforts with Vasts public affairs and communications teams as necessary
Minimum Qualifications:
- 8 years of professional experience in government affairs
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience working on commercial human spaceflight programs and policies
- Experience with government contracting and government procurement
- Proven ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and schedules with ease and grace
- Ability to simplify complex concepts into straightforward and concise explanations
- Comfortable operating outside of areas of expertise and in new territory
- Excellent communication analytical collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter with excellent time-management and prioritization skills
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: Washington D.C.
$185000 - $226380 USD
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and therefore must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and asylees and refugees with such status granted not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
