Sierra Space · 22 hours ago
Director, Government Relations and Legislative Affairs
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$191K/yr - $263K/yr
12+ years expSierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company focused on safeguarding national security and advancing space-based technology. The Director of Government Relations & Legislative Affairs will drive initiatives to support corporate policy through strategic partnerships and represent the company on legislative and regulatory affairs with government officials and industry groups.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Builds out the strategy; identifies and implements the steps needed to execute on the strategy over their business area/function
Accountable for being on cost and on schedule with a consistent focus on value creation
Working knowledge and experience with government relations and affairs, legislation, grassroots advocacy, or campaign organizing experience
Embodies our culture and great leadership; acts as a catalyst for change
Upholds and models company values; ability to hold others accountable to values
Directs activities of the government relations and legislative affairs function and integration with other teams
Participates with senior management to establish strategic plans and objectives
Translates strategy into functional plans. Makes final decisions on implementation, guides execution, and ensures operational effectiveness
Provides direction and leads activities through reporting managers who have overall responsibility for the successful operation of assigned areas
Is accountable to meet financial plans, goals, and schedules
Upholds and models company values; holds others accountable to values
Interacts with internal and external executive-level management
Qualification
Required
Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required as this position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment
Working knowledge and experience with government relations and affairs, legislation, grassroots advocacy, or campaign organizing experience
Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to establish and develop relationships, coalitions, and partnerships with ease
Possess a strategic mindset in order to navigate, affect, and/or lead complex initiatives with senior-level stakeholders
Able to build strategy; identify and implement the steps needed to execute strategy over a business area/function
In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
Strong financial acumen and budget management skills
Upholds and models company values; ability to hold others accountable to values
Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects
Experience leading and supporting organizational changes
Preferred
Typically 12-15 years of relevant experience; 7+ years of experience working on legislative matters in the private sector, a Congressional office, or an Executive Agency
Possess a track record of delivering results by developing and implementing advocacy programs in the legislative and executive branches
Demonstrated first-hand familiarity with congressional and executive branch politics, processes, customs, and ethics
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
And more
Company
Sierra Space
Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.69B2023-09-26Series B· $290M
2021-11-19Series A· $1.4B
Leadership Team
Amish Patel
Chief Operating Officer
Shay Nicole
Senior Manager, Marketing
Recent News
2026-01-09
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