Government Relations Manager

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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!

We are a dedicated 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 policy experts, you will support Blue Origin's strategic legislative priorities. This role reports to the Vice President of Government Relations and is responsible for integrating international issues into Blue Origin government relations priorities while also learning and supporting the civil, national security and regulatory space policy work. The Government Relations team interfaces with national and local legislative bodies and executive agencies as well as company leadership, business units, communications, legal, and sales teams. This role with support international aspects of policy development, regulatory reform and compliance, and partnership building with US and international stakeholders. Responsibilities include monitoring legislation, crafting messaging and materials and representing Blue Origin and its policy interests with external and internal stakeholders. This person support - USG engagements, managing external consultants, engaging our nationwide supplier base, and supporting strategy for the Blue Origin Political Action Committee. Strong 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.

The Manager of Government Relations will primarily support the Vice President, Government Relations by integrating international issues into Blue Origin government relations priorities and objectives, while being informed by the government relations team's domestic work. They will further support other sales directors focused on international agencies and commercial customers, international partnerships leads, business unit leaders, and strategy leaders both with expertise and in moving the needle in international forums on issues of interest. The Manager will lead international aspects of policy development, regulatory reform and compliance, and partnership building with US and international stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of experience in the government relations and/or federal legislative arena
• Experience developing and implementing successful legislative strategies
• Experience working international policy
• 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 various stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills for tracking government programs and budgets, and congressional issues, while meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of congressional budget, appropriations and authorization processes
• Proficient in the Congressional budget and authorization processes

Desired:

• Knowledge and passion for the commercial space industry
• Knowledge of USG space programs, budgets and history
• Relationships with international partners and embassies
• Experience managing Political Action Committees and understanding of campaign finance laws and regulations

Culture Statement

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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