Government Affairs Manager

Key Responsibilities: Lead government affairs and regulatory engagement strategy aligned to business objectives Act as the primary interface with government agencies, regulators, and public-sector stakeholders Track, interpret, and influence policy and regulatory developments impacting space and satellite operations Support licensing, approvals, and compliance activities across federal and relevant international frameworks Advise leadership on regulatory risk, timelines, and policy-driven implications Build and maintain relationships with industry bodies, trade associations, and external partners Prepare policy briefings and executive-level updates for internal stakeholders Collaborate closely with legal, engineering, and operations teams

Key Requirements: Experience in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory roles within a highly regulated industry Strong understanding of US government processes and regulatory environments Proven experience engaging with federal agencies or policymakers Background in space, satellite communications, telecoms, aerospace, defense, or similar sectors preferred Ability to translate complex regulatory topics into clear business impact Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-growing, technically complex environment This is a high-impact opportunity to own government affairs within a mission-critical space software company supporting both commercial and government missions. The role offers autonomy, visibility, and the chance to shape regulatory strategy alongside a technically driven leadership team. Interested? Apply now or get in touch directly with Chloe @ EVONA – c.jakeways@evona.com