Director of Government Affairs

As Director of Government Affairs at Impulse

As Director of Government Affairs at Impulse, you are an integral part of our Government Affairs team. You would report directly to the VP for Regulatory and Government Affairs and have a key role in shaping and implementing Impulse Space’s advocacy strategy for our highly advanced spacecraft at the federal and state level. This role will also be responsible for weekly engagement with federal regulatory agencies (FCC, Commerce) as well as on Capitol Hill on a variety of issues.

NOTE: This position is on-site and requires travel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for advocacy and communications to federal and state elected officials.
• Monitor and advise on legislative and FCC regulatory changes affecting government contracts and space regulatory requirements, ensuring that internal stakeholders are aware and prepared for changes.
• Day-to-day advocacy to the FCC and on Capitol Hill to support Impulse’s priorities and business interests.
• Contribute meaningfully to Impulse’s federal legislative and business development strategies, tactics, and policy development.
• Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony, and develop policy positions.
• Support and attend key aerospace industry-related social and political events.
• Perform research, write talking points, and policy papers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience working on regulatory and/or legislative matters in the private sector or a Congressional office.
• A demonstrated record of success in planning and implementing a political and regulatory advocacy effort.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to pursue short and long-term goals.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Advanced degree (MA, JD, PhD) in Science, Policy, or Political Science.
• Knowledge of U.S. FCC regulatory licensing policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the federal budget and appropriations process.
• State legislative experience in Florida or California.

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay are determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities, and internal equity. In 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 a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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.

About Impulse Space

Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.

Learn more here