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Manager, Government Affairs

Vast · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
high
202 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
Hiring momentum
259 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.

About this role

The Manager of Government Affairs at Vast will lead the company's engagement with Congress and national security communities to support business development efforts, particularly with the U.S. Department of Defense. This role involves developing advocacy strategies, building relationships with congressional offices, and monitoring defense policy related to commercial space capabilities. The position requires collaboration with various departments to align advocacy efforts with company priorities and includes preparing policy briefs and advocacy materials.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.

What you need

  • 3-5+ years of professional experience in government affairs, defense policy, congressional affairs, or national security space
  • Experience engaging Congress on defense, national security, or space-related policy and funding priorities
  • Experience working with or around the Pentagon, U.S. Space Force, or other national security stakeholders
  • Current registered lobbyist or willingness and ability to register as a lobbyist, as required
  • Understanding of congressional processes, including authorization, appropriations, and the NDAA
  • Excellent communication, analytical, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

  • Experience working on DoD space programs and policies
  • Experience with government contracting or government procurement
  • Relationships with relevant armed services, defense appropriations, space, and national security offices or committees
  • Ability to simplify complex concepts into straightforward and concise explanations
  • Comfortable operating outside areas of expertise and in new territory

What you get

  • Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand
  • Company equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability insurance

Worth weighing

  • Pay range is specified but may vary based on experience and capability
  • Ability to obtain security clearance is required for supporting national security space programs
  • Travel requirement of up to 25% may be a consideration for candidates

Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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