Vast
Manager, Government Affairs
$139K–$197K
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jun 22, 2026
- Experience
- 3–5+ years; the posting welcomes applicants across a range of experience levels.
About the job
Leads government affairs and congressional advocacy to advance Vast’s commercial space station initiatives and support U.S. national security space business development.
What you'll do
- Support government affairs strategy and coordinate advocacy with Congress, U.S. government agencies, and internal teams.
- Monitor defense policy and legislation; prepare briefs, talking points, legislative summaries, and advocacy materials.
- Support DoD contracting opportunities, partnerships, and policy engagement related to national security space.
What they ask for
- 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.
- Understanding of congressional authorization, appropriations, and NDAA processes; current lobbyist registration or willingness and ability to register.
Nice to have
- Experience with DoD space programs or government contracting/procurement.
- Experience in commercial space, aerospace, defense technology, or national security innovation.
Pay
$139,000 — $197,000 USD (base salary)
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