Policy Manager

Summary

Join Waymo's Policy and Government Affairs team as a Southeast Policy Manager, based remotely in Florida (Miami, Tampa, or Orlando). You will engage with state and local policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders to shape policy and political dialogue, representing Waymo in the region. Responsibilities include tracking political activity, developing relationships with officials, collaborating with internal teams, managing consultant relationships, and representing Waymo in local associations. This role requires 5-7 years of public policy experience, a strong network of relationships in the Southeast, excellent communication skills, and legislative and regulatory analytics experience. Preferred qualifications include experience in state and local politics, the private sector, and a Bachelor’s degree (JD/MBA/MPP preferred). Waymo offers a competitive salary ($175,000-$221,000), an annual bonus program, an equity incentive plan, and a generous benefits program.

Requirements

• Reside in the Southeast with ability to frequently travel to state capitols and Southeastern cities
• 5-7 years of experience of public policy experience within government, or relevant nonprofit, public interest groups, companies, lobbying firms or industry associations; ideally at least 2+ years working specifically on technology or transportation policy issues
• A well-developed network of relationships with key figures across the Southeastern legislative and policy landscape
• Skilled and experienced at persuasively and diplomatically advocating complex policy positions before a wide variety of audiences
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Hands-on legislative and regulatory analytics experience, including drafting and editing legislation
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with Southeastern state and local policymakers, regulators, industry stakeholders, and key opinion leaders to shape policy and political dialogue and serve as the “face of Waymo” throughout the region
• Track current and emerging political activity in the region while executing policy strategy that benefits Waymo’s users and business
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Southeastern state and local elected officials, their staff, regulators, and other key external stakeholders
• The Southeast Policy Manager will collaborate closely with internal cross-functional stakeholders including strategic advising
• Work closely with other teams at Waymo to ensure up to date knowledge of company plans and reporting policy political developments with analysis
• Collaboratively manage state consultant relationships and represent Waymo in local chambers and trade associations

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in both state and local politics
• Work experience in the private sector
• Bachelor’s degree, JD/MBA/MPP preferred
• Knowledge of the policy environment for autonomous vehicles
• Knowledge of future of work, labor, and workforce development policy issues
• Knowledge of privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other public policy issues related to data-driven industries

Benefits

• Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements
• $175,000 — $221,000 USD