Manager, Government and Community Affairs — Project Ranger

Job overview

The Manager, Government and Community Affairs — Project Ranger role is onsite in Rio Rancho, NM. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Project Ranger, Castelion’s planned advanced manufacturing facility in Rio Rancho, and its local and regional engagement strategy. The manager builds stakeholder relationships and coordinates public-facing engagement so communities, officials, workforce partners, and other organizations understand the project’s economic development and national security role. The work also helps identify local concerns and reputational or operational risks early.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute regional external affairs strategy
• build relationships with elected officials, community leaders, business groups, educational institutions, and workforce partners
• represent Castelion and Project Ranger
• develop workforce partnerships
• coordinate site visits, briefings, events, and facility tours
• support local media engagement
• monitor community sentiment and political developments
• prepare leadership briefings and engagement materials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

government and community affairs

project ranger

castelion

rio rancho nm

external affairs

community engagement

government relations

workforce development

economic development

defense technology

stakeholder relations

u.s. person required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Long-term equity
• four weeks of paid time off
• ten company-paid holidays
• medical, dental, and vision plans
• paid parental leave
• fitness stipend
• onsite EV charging
• catered meals and stocked kitchen.

Why this role

A new role combining public affairs, community engagement, economic and workforce development, local government relations, and site-level reputation management.

About the employer

Castelion Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Space Research and Technology. Sector: 92.