Government Affairs Manager

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Washington, DC, USA
Hybrid
118K-152K Annually
3D Printing • Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Manufacturing
Building reusable rockets to empower science and exploration.
The Role

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team: 

The Government Affairs team is responsible for Relativity Space’s engagement with all levels of government to pursue required approvals and positive policy outcomes as well as remove barriers to innovation and competition. We work cross-functionally to support Relativity's short and long term goals by engaging in direct lobbying and public engagement to pursue company objectives tied to economic development, facilities, external partnerships and business development.   

About the Role:

  • Day-to-day advocacy on Capitol Hill and Executive agencies to support Relativity’s priorities and business interests. 
  • Contribute meaningfully to Relativity’s federal legislative and business development strategies, tactics, and policy development 
  • Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony, and develop policy positions 
  • Monitor and analyze federal budgets, legislative proposals, and appropriations 
  • Support and attend industry-related social and political events 
  • Perform research, write talking points and policy papers 

About You:

  • 4+ years of experience working in Congress or a Federal Agency  
  • Demonstrated success in planning and implementing a political advocacy effort 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the federal budget and appropriations process 
  • Experience with space policy issues 
  • Demonstrated ability to build coalitions 
  • Ability to be scrappy and creative in a fast-paced work environment 

Nice to haves but not required:

  • Advanced degree (MA, JD, PhD) in Science, Policy or Political Science 
  • State legislative experience in Florida, Mississippi, or California
  • Experience working in or with the FAA or NASA  
  • Knowledge of US federal contracting and acquisition practices 

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:
$118,000$152,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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The Company
HQ: Long Beach, CA
2,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Relativity Space is on a mission to better connect humanity to space and the universe beyond our planet. Our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, Terran R, will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Why Work With Us

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up.

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