Director of State and Local Government Affairs Los Angeles, CA

Director of State and Local Government Affairs

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.

The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.

With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.

The Role

K2 Space is seeking a Director of State and Local Government Affairs to build and sustain the company's presence and relationships across California's state and local government ecosystems. This role will focus on the California State Legislature, the Governor's office, relevant state regulatory agencies, and local government bodies in the Los Angeles area, with the goal of driving awareness of K2, navigating policy and regulatory hurdles, and building the company's reputation as a top aerospace company in the state.

You’llbring deep California political experience and an established network torepresentK2, brief state, local, and federal VIPs, andidentifykey events and opportunities to advance K2's presence throughout the state. This is a high-visibility role for someone who knows how to navigate California politics and wants to help shape the state and local landscape for a fast-growing company that is disrupting the commercialspacesector.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain K2 Space's presence and relationships across California state and local government, with a focus on the State Legislature, the Governor's office, relevant state agencies, and Los Angeles-area local government
• Develop and execute K2's California state and local engagement strategy to drive awareness, unlock support for growth plans, and navigate potential policy or regulatory hurdles
• Brief state, local, and federal VIPs on K2's mission, priorities, and growth plans
• Lead planning and executionforhostingofficialsand other VIPsat the factory
• Identify and attend key state and local events relevant to K2 to build visibility and relationships
• Monitor state and local legislative and regulatory activity relevant to K2's business and keep leadership informed of developments and opportunities
• Register as a state lobbyistifrequiredand represent K2 Space in direct engagement with state and local officials
• Build relationships with legislative staff, agency officials, and local government stakeholders across the political spectrum
• Work closely with the government affair sand communicationteamsto ensure seamless communication and strategy execution across all levels of government

Qualifications

• 7-12+ years of experience in government or government affairs at the state or local level in California or Los Angelesor Sacramento, respectively
• Strong existing California political network
• Ef…