Senior Manager, Policy and Public Affairs

Summary

Join Waabi, a leading AI company revolutionizing self-driving technology, as a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager. Based in Dallas or Austin, you will spearhead engagement with Texas lawmakers, regulators, and stakeholders, shaping public perception and policy for autonomous vehicles. Responsibilities include tracking legislation, building relationships with officials, and representing Waabi at public events. You will collaborate with industry partners and leverage your expertise in advanced technology or transportation policy to foster trust and responsible regulation. This role demands strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills, along with a passion for self-driving technology and innovative policy solutions. Waabi offers competitive compensation, equity awards, comprehensive health benefits, unlimited vacation, flexible hours, and a vibrant work environment.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or public affairs
• Degree in political science, sociology, economics, or related field
• Experience in transportation and/or advanced technology issues
• Ability to analyze complex policy problems, communicate clearly and efficiently, and build high-level governmental relationships
• Solid track record of analyzing legislation and regulations, writing regulatory comments, speaking publicly, building coalitions, and developing and executing policy programming
• Strong relationships across the Texas political landscape, including legislators, regulators, and/or local officials
• Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative policy solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead Waabi’s engagement with lawmakers, regulators, safety officials, and a wide variety of ecosystem stakeholders across the southern US, with a significant focus on Texas
• Track and influence relevant legislation and regulations
• Build relationships with local elected officials, and serve as a public voice for Waabi at conferences and other public events
• Work collaboratively with other AV developers, business partners, and industry stakeholders
• Apply your knowledge of advanced technology or transportation policy to build trust in our product, and ensure a responsible regulation framework is in place for Waabi’s autonomous technology
• Think outside-the-box and be excited to help address the biggest issues facing the autonomous vehicle industry
• Be a team-player, who prioritizes trust, transparency, and honesty, and knows there is no project too small or too large for you

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of trucking, logistics, and/or autonomous vehicle policy
• Experience working on high profile public affairs or legislative campaigns in a fast moving environment
• Familiarity with the logistics and/or automotive stakeholders across Texas and the Sun Belt
• Strong understanding of automotive safety

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity awards
• Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only)
• Unlimited Vacation
• Flexible hours and Work from Home support
• Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office)
• Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually