Policy Manager

Summary

Join Waymo's Policy and Government Affairs team as a remote State Policy Manager based in Detroit, Chicago, or Columbus. Engage directly with Midwestern state and local policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders to shape policy and political dialogue. Track political activity and execute policy strategies benefiting Waymo's users and business. Develop and maintain strong relationships with elected officials and external stakeholders. Collaborate with internal cross-functional stakeholders and other Waymo teams. Manage state consultant relationships and represent Waymo in various organizations. This role requires significant travel (up to 40%). The salary range is $175,000-$221,000 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

• Reside in the Midwest with ability to frequently travel to state capitols and Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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 Midwestern state and local elected officials, their staff, regulators, and other key external stakeholders
• 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, state organizations, and national political organizations including 501C3 and 527 organizations

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in both state and local politics
• Work experience in the private sector
• Bachelor’s degree, MPP/MBA/JD 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