Legislative Affairs Manager

Sierra Space builds the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Our team shares a spirit of innovation and collaboration, delivering on the boldest missions in space today — safeguarding our nation, sustaining human presence in space, and securing freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

About the Role

The Legislative Affairs Manager is a key member of the Government Relations team, conducting advanced research, analyzing data, and developing strategies to influence public policy and legislative action. The role focuses on the U.S. Federal budget process and legislative activity related to the Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA, and represents Sierra Space at industry events, government meetings, and with customer audiences as a credible, knowledgeable voice for the company.

• Conducts advanced research on legislative, regulatory, and policy issues affecting the organization
• Monitors and analyzes federal government activity, including legislation, regulations, and budget processes, with particular attention to DoD and NASA programs
• Tracks and reports on key legislative and regulatory developments
• Prepares detailed reports, briefs, and presentations that give the Government Relations team clear, actionable insight
• Develops and implements advocacy strategies and campaigns
• Maintains current knowledge of decision-making authority structures within legislative and National Security organizations to direct efforts to the right people and offices
• Represents Sierra Space at industry events, government meetings, and customer engagements
• Supports the company's work with government officials, agencies, and other stakeholders
• Manages multiple tasks and competing deadlines, delivering assignments on time
• Leads and mentors junior members of the Government Relations team, building their skills and strengthening overall capability

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree, or Master's + 3 years of experience)
• Typically 5+ years of related experience, including time as staff on Capitol Hill or within U.S. government agencies and/or National Security organizations
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and influencing the U.S. federal budgeting process
• Ability to represent Sierra Space externally at industry events, government meetings, and/or with customer audiences
• Strong project and process management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field
• Familiarity with legislative tracking tools and databases
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Knowledge of key issues and trends in aerospace and defense policy
• Understanding of procurement processes and funding mechanisms within DoD and NASA
• Experience with advocacy and lobbying efforts related to aerospace and defense
• Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software relevant to government relations

Pay

Pay Range: $101,680.00 - $139,810.00. Actual base compensation determined case-by-case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Additional benefits