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Senior Manager – Federal Policy and Government Affairs
| Company | Waymo |
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| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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| Salary | $204000 – $259000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant federal government affairs or federal government experience, including 4 years of experience lobbying Congress in the private sector
- Firsthand experience with how major initiatives get through the commerce or transportation committees in Congress
- Strong relationships with active Republican policymakers and other important right-of-center policy stakeholders
- Demonstrated track record of lobbying success (e.g., legislative wins, productive relationships with top officials, successfully shaping executive branch activity, etc.)
- Experience with building broad support for complex policy positions and overcoming political obstacles
- Ability to travel as needed, approximately 1 or 2 trips a month
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Head of Federal Policy and Government Affairs, create and execute federal lobbying strategies that promote Waymo’s policy positions, with a focus on Congressional Republicans
- Build relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, and with other key external stakeholders who are influential on autonomous vehicle policy
- Convey a compelling vision for the value of autonomous driving, Waymo’s leadership role in the industry, and the federal policies needed to support these priorities
- Develop subject matter expertise in main policy areas, as determined
- Manage consultants and engage with trade associations and relevant third parties
- Collaborate with other members of the Waymo Policy team and other internal cross-functional partners
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on regulatory issues facing highly-regulated industries
- Passionate and knowledgeable about emerging technology and related public policy
- Knowledge of the policy and regulatory environment surrounding autonomous passenger and commercial vehicles
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy, and other public policy issues related to data-driven industries
- Enthusiasm for understanding and describing complex technical matters and their possible effects for public policy
