Head of Government Operations
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Job Location:
Washington DC, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 130000 - 170000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
As the Head of Government Operations at Impulse were seeking a versatile high-energy professional to serve as the backbone of our compact DC office (4-6 team members). This hybrid role reports to the Companys General Counsel & VP of Government Relations and combines strategic Chief of Staff dutiessupporting executive priorities and cross-functional coordination between the Government BD Government Relations and Legal teamswith hands-on Office Manager responsibilities for smooth daily operations. Ideal for a proactive multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment youll ensure our DC presence runs efficiently while advancing our mission to shape space policy and secure partnerships.
NOTE: This position is on-site in Washington DC.
NOTE: This position is on-site in Washington DC.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the right hand to DC-based executives: Own calendar mastery travel logistics and prep for high-stakes engagements (Capitol Hill briefings NASA/DoD meetings key stakeholder sessions); enable seamless alignment across government business development GR and legal teams
- Drive internal momentum: Facilitate crisp communications track action items from strategy sessions enforce deadlines and ensure ruthless follow-through across the team
- Own event execution: Lead planning and delivery for 4-6 major annual DC events (industry conferences policy roundtables networking receptions) that build influence and relationships
- Support business development firepower: Conduct sharp policy research craft compelling briefing materials and coordinate targeted outreach to lawmakers staffers agencies and industry allies
- Stay ahead of the curve: Monitor legislative/regulatory developments in aerospace (FAA NASA appropriations export controls national security space policy) and proactively flag opportunities risks and plays alongside civil and national security directors
- Run the DC engine: Manage daily operations for our 3000 sq ft spacesupplies vendors landlord/IT/facilities coordination AV troubleshooting and keeping everything humming.
- Handle logistics like a pro: Arrange team travel hybrid/virtual setups and off-site activities without missing a beat
- Build and fuel culture: Organize morale events manage office perks budget and create a high-energy collaborative environment that attracts and retains top talent
- Be the ultimate closer for ad-hoc needs: Jump in wherever required to keep momentum unbroken
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Political Science Public Policy Communications or equivalent
- 8 years in high-intensity roles strongly preferred from Capitol Hill (congressional personal office staff committee staff lobbying firms or government affairs shops
- Aerospace/defense experience a big plus
- Strong organizational skills with proven ability to juggle priorities in a dynamic setting.
- Excellent communication relationship building and executive presence; comfortable engaging with executives VPs Directors policymakers and vendors.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- DC-area knowledge: Familiarity with Capitol Hill navigation federal agencies (e.g. NASA FAA DOD) and local networking
- Startup mindset: Resourceful adaptable and excited about space tech
- 5 years demonstrated experience working in the new space industry; specifically within an administrative capacity
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space 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.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Succession Planning
- Growing Experience
- Expense Management
- Management Experience
- Rackspace
- Laboratory Management
- Senior Leadership
- Operations Management
- Relationship Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
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