Mid Level Government Affairs Manager Jobs

Mid level government affairs manager jobs go to professionals ready to own legislative portfolios, lead stakeholder engagement strategies, and shape policy positions with limited oversight. Openings cover on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Retail, Aerospace & Defense, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with Goodwill Industries, SpaceX, and OpenAI actively hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top stateTexas
Top employerGoodwill Industries
Top cityWashington, DC
Work type82% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Solventum
Director, HIS Government and Regulatory Affairs
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Solventum
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Director, HIS Government and Regulatory Affairs
Solventum
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data Analytics
Data Science
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$212k - $291k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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SpaceX
Government Affairs Manager
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SpaceX
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Government Affairs Manager
SpaceX
Hawthorne, California
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$110k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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SpaceX
Government Affairs Manager (Tennessee)
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SpaceX
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Government Affairs Manager (Tennessee)
SpaceX
Memphis, Tennessee
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Local Government Affairs Manager
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Local Government Affairs Manager
ZipLine
Dallas, Texas
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$140k - $175k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree

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Pattern Energy Group
Manager, Government Affairs
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Pattern Energy Group
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Manager, Government Affairs
Pattern Energy Group
Houston, Texas
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$103k - $138k/yr
Bachelor's degree in economics
501-1,000

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Mid Level Government Affairs Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Goodwill Industries
    Goodwill Industries3
  • SpaceX
    SpaceX2
  • OpenAI
    OpenAI1
  • ZipLine
    ZipLine1
  • Harbinger
    Harbinger1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail3
  • Aerospace & Defense3
  • Non-Profit & Social Services3
  • Renewable Energy2
  • Construction & Real Estate2

Mid Level Government Affairs Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level government affairs manager job?

Position your existing experience around concrete policy wins and relationship-building outcomes. Highlight moments where you owned a legislative campaign, managed coalitions, or moved a regulatory issue forward without close supervision. Applications that connect your work to measurable advocacy results, specific legislative cycles you influenced, and the stakeholders you managed independently stand out most at this level.

Which companies hire mid level government affairs managers?

Companies hiring mid level government affairs managers right now include Goodwill Industries, SpaceX, and OpenAI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Organizations at this hiring level tend to be large enough to maintain dedicated public affairs teams but active enough in regulatory environments to need professionals who can independently manage government relationships and policy dockets.

Are there remote mid level government affairs manager jobs?

Yes, though many roles at this level are hybrid or on-site given the relationship-driven nature of the work. About 18% of mid level government affairs manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, making flexible arrangements available for professionals who can demonstrate strong virtual stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

How do I move up to a mid level government affairs manager role?

Growing into a mid level government affairs manager role means moving from supporting others' advocacy work to owning discrete policy projects yourself. Build depth in a specific regulatory area, take the lead on at least one full legislative cycle, and develop a roster of government contacts you maintain independently. Demonstrating that you can drive outcomes, not just assist them, is what makes the transition.

Which industries hire the most mid level government affairs managers?

Mid Level government affairs manager roles concentrate in Retail, Aerospace & Defense, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to operate in heavily regulated environments or depend on public funding and policy decisions, which creates sustained demand for professionals who can manage government relationships and navigate legislative processes with real autonomy.