Manager, Government Affairs (Aerospace)

Location: Washington, D.C., United States. Full-time position with up to 25% travel. The role requires the ability to obtain an appropriate security clearance and meet U.S. export control eligibility requirements.

Salary: $139,000–$197,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops next-generation commercial space stations for civil, national security, research, manufacturing, and private-sector applications.

What you will do

• Support and execute government affairs strategy focused on national security space and U.S. government engagement.
• Build relationships with Congressional offices, committees, staff, and executive-branch agencies.
• Prepare briefing materials, meeting plans, follow-ups, policy briefs, talking points, legislative summaries, and advocacy materials.
• Monitor and analyze U.S. defense policy, legislation, appropriations, and NDAA developments affecting commercial space capabilities.
• Partner with Business Development on DoD contracting opportunities, cooperative agreements, and strategic partnerships.
• Identify national security applications for hirify.global’s commercial capabilities, including resilience, mission assurance, and space domain awareness.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in government affairs, defense policy, congressional affairs, or national security space.
• Experience engaging Congress on defense, national security, or space policy and funding priorities.
• Experience working with or around the Pentagon, U.S. Space Force, or other national security stakeholders.
• Current lobbyist registration, or the ability and willingness to register as required.
• Understanding of Congressional authorization, appropriations, and NDAA processes.
• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing, and must be able to obtain the required security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with DoD space programs, government contracting, or government procurement.
• Relationships with armed services, defense appropriations, space, and national security offices or committees.
• Experience in commercial space, aerospace, defense technology, or national security innovation.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts and adapt to changing priorities.

Culture & Benefits

• Company equity for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and mental healthcare support.
• Onsite meals, snacks, drinks, coffee, barista service, and other employee perks.