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; represent Mozilla in external forums; monitor and analyze emerging policy issues; partner with internal teams; develop strong relationships with collaborators; translate complex technical concepts into actionable policy insights; and work internationally to form consolidated positions. This high-impact role requires strong project management and organizational skills, a deep understanding of the technical landscape and policymaking process, and a commitment to building a better internet. The position offers a generous compensation and benefits package, including performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, retirement contributions, wellness days, paid time off, a home office stipend, a professional development budget, a well-being stipend, and considerable parental leave.

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)