As the Manager of Government Affairs, you will focus on Varda's engagement with Congress from our Washington, DC office. Reporting to the Vice President of Government Affairs and working alongside the Senior Director, you will build relationships with members and staff, tracking legislation and appropriations that affect commercial space, in-space manufacturing and defense programs, and carrying out the team's congressional priorities. You will also work closely with Varda's engineering, regulatory and business teams.

Execute the team's congressional strategy by managing day-to-day engagement with member offices and select committee staff.

Track legislation, report language and funding lines affecting commercial space, reentry, in-space manufacturing and hypersonic test programs, including NDAA and annual appropriations bills, and report developments to the team.

Draft briefing materials, one-pagers, talking points and meeting memos for Varda leadership and for Hill meetings.

Help organize and staff site visits, hearings, briefings and member and staff engagements with Varda's team and facilities.

Attend industry coalition and trade association meetings and represent Varda's positions as directed.

Monitor the political and policy landscape and give the team clear, timely updates and recommendations.

Help establish the DC office's operating processes in coordination with the Government Affairs team.

Help develop and maintain Varda’s government affairs enterprise support tools for project management and execution.

Government Affairs Associate

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Vardaspace

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