Public Policy & Government Relations Manager

Summary

Join Mozilla's Global Policy team as a US Public Policy & Government Relations Manager and advocate for policies supporting the open web and Mozilla's product initiatives. Engage with U.S. policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders, representing Mozilla in external forums and ensuring effective communication of our views. Monitor and analyze emerging policy issues, regulatory developments, and global trends. Collaborate with internal teams to integrate public policy considerations into product development. Work internationally to consolidate positions on key issues and translate complex technical concepts into actionable policy insights. This high-impact role requires strong project management and organizational skills, given the need to work with multiple partners across teams and geographies. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both the technical landscape and the policymaking process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree preferred
• 5 years of experience working on technology policy, preferably in a corporate environment. Experience in AI policy preferred
• Deep interest in the impact technology has on people’s lives and the role regulation plays in shaping it
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills, with a track record of effective external representation
• Excellent cross-functional skills with experience working with international teams and a variety of collaborators
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high attention to detail, and drive projects to successful completion
• Strong policy writing, research, and analysis skills attuned to communicating key information to decision makers
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, and Zoom

Responsibilities

• Engage with U.S. policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders to advocate for policy frameworks that support the open web and Mozilla’s product initiatives. Focus on issues including privacy, AI, and market fairness
• Represent Mozilla in external forums, industry groups, and other public venues on policy issues, and ensure our views are accurately and effectively communicated
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate internally about emerging policy issues, regulatory developments, and global trends affecting Mozilla's products and services
• Partner with internal team members to collect and analyze public policy developments at the federal and state level
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal collaborators to ensure the integration of public policy considerations in the product development process
• Work with colleagues internationally to help form consolidated positions and planning on our top issues
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and actionable policy insights and recommendations

Benefits

• Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees - we share in our success as one team
• Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute)
• Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together
• Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
• One-time home office stipend
• Annual professional development budget
• Quarterly well-being stipend
• Considerable paid parental leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc.(varies by country)