Vast Manager, Government Affairs leads and expands Vast’s engagement with Congress, industry associations, and national security communities. Drives policy, partnership, and advocacy strategies to support commercial space station initiatives.
Responsibilities
Strategic Support
Support the development and execution of Vast’s government affairs strategy focused on national security space, including engagement with Congress and USG agencies.
Collaborate across Legal, Programs, Engineering, Business Development, and executive leadership to align advocacy efforts with mission and programmatic priorities.
Congressional & USG Engagement
Build and maintain relationships with relevant Congressional offices, committees, and staff, particularly those overseeing defense, space, authorization, and appropriations matters.
Support Vast’s Business Development engagement with USG agencies and the executive branch.
Coordinate briefing materials, meeting preparation, follow-ups, and stakeholder tracking for congressional and agency engagements.
Policy and Advocacy
Monitor, analyze, and summarize U.S. defense policy, legislation, appropriations, and NDAA developments impacting commercial space capabilities.
Prepare policy briefs, talking points, legislative summaries, and advocacy materials for internal and external use.
Support written submissions for defense-related RFIs, trade reports, industry engagements, and legislative opportunities.
Register or maintain registration as a lobbyist, as required.
Qualification
Experience engaging Congress on defenseExcellent communicationExperience in commercial space
Required
3-5+ years of professional experience in government affairs, defense policy, congressional affairs, or national security space.
Experience engaging Congress on defense, national security, or space-related policy and funding priorities.
Experience working with or around the Pentagon, U.S. Space Force, or other national security stakeholders.
Current registered lobbyist or willingness and ability to register as a lobbyist, as required.
Understanding of congressional processes, including authorization, appropriations, and the NDAA.
Excellent communication, analytical, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
Experience working on DoD space programs and policies.
Experience with government contracting or government procurement.
Relationships with relevant armed services, defense appropriations, space, and national security offices or committees.
Ability to simplify complex concepts into straightforward and concise explanations.
Comfortable operating outside areas of expertise and in new territory.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and schedules with professionalism.
Self-starter with strong time-management and prioritization skills.
Experience in commercial space, aerospace, defense technology, or national security innovation.
