Starlink Grant Manager (State & Local Government)

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for a robust portfolio of assigned government customers and own the interface from contract signature onwards (onboarding, ongoing account management, and long-term retention/growth of the relationship and revenue) with emphasis on:
• Delivering impeccable customer service, including efficient acknowledgement and resolution of issues
• Building relationships to identify requirements and manage expectations
• Collecting, communicating, and championing customer feedback internally to influence and steer programmatic and technical development required to maintain and grow enterprise business
• Retaining and growing the value of accounts
• As an extreme owner of assigned accounts, identify and successfully communicate readiness levels, requirements, schedules, and risks to realize forecasted revenue on or ahead of schedule
• Serve as the team’s internal expert in the State & Local / Local & Regional government vertical in specific regions, shaping strategic direction and routinely leading high-impact commercial decision-making within the vertical and region in partnership with other teams
• Autonomously identify, design, and lead implementation of new processes and system improvements that will broadly accelerate growth for customers or enable the internal team to scale rapidly

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree; OR high school diploma/equivalency certificate and 5+ years of professional business development, operations, engineering, or account management experience
• 3+ years of experience in account management, customer success, or business operations
• 1+ years of experience working with government customers

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience working with customers to support a technical product/service
• 3+ years working with State & Local / Local & Regional government customers
• Significant knowledge or experience in one or more of the following industries: public sector, telecommunications, manufacturing, satellite communications and/or supply chain
• Experience managing multiple complex projects and delivering under tight deadlines and resource constraints
• Experience building long-term and successful customer relationships demonstrating empathy, active listening, and resiliency skills
• Significant technical knowledge of Starlink or telecommunications in at least one key area: satellites, ground network, user terminals, or related technology
• Ability to synthesize multiple unique requirements and suggest smart solutions, products, or features
• Track record of demonstrating sound business judgement, evaluating alternatives, and making recommendations that were adopted and ultimately successful
• Ability to negotiate successfully, especially after a contract is signed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to craft and present professional presentations at all levels
• Ability to manage execution of significant or complex contracts including initial intake, renegotiation of terms, and schedules

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations shifts
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX offices and customer locations as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range: Account Manager: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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