Sr. Manager, National Security Space Policy

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safe, routine spaceflight. This position will directly impact the future of U.S. space policy and will require your commitment and detailed attention toward public policy. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse policy experts, you will support Blue Origin’s strategic legislative priorities. You will lead the team’s impact on all aspects of national security space policy. The Government Relations team you’re joining interfaces with national and local legislative bodies and executive agencies. You will develop and implement the strategy to shape legislation in support of team objectives. This includes crafting messaging and materials and representing Blue Origin and its policy interests with external and internal stakeholders. This position reports to the Vice President of Government Relations.  You and the team interface directly with company leadership, as well as the business units, communications, legal, and sales teams. Additional duties include leading USG engagements, managing external consultants, engaging our nationwide supplier base, and supporting strategy for State and Local Government Relations initiatives and efforts. Strong knowledge of USG space programs, budgets and history, relationships with relevant congressional stakeholders, and experience leading and implementing legislative strategy are required for this position.

We are looking for someone to apply their expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to usher in a new era of safe and affordable launch and in-space capabilities for USG customers. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• 6+ years of congressional experience or related partnership experience with local/state government, C level executives, or similar.
• Experience developing and implementing successful legislative strategies
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
• Able to support multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with Members of Congress, agency leadership, VIPs and representing Blue Origin with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills for tracking government programs and budgets, and congressional issues, while meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of DOD space programs and budgets
• Proficient in the Congressional Budget processes
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Knowledge of commercial space industry

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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