Head of Public Policy, Safety & Accessibility

Uber • Washington, DC

271d • $186,000 - $207,000 • Remote

About The Position

Uber's Head of Safety and Accessibility Policy uses their deep understanding of policy and regulatory environments to tell the story of how Uber makes transportation safer and more accessible. You'll work with our Product and Operations teams to guide our investments and policies, bringing in outside ideas to make our work better. You'll help our local Public Policy and Communications teams create strong campaigns and product launches that show Uber's commitment to safety and accessibility. You'll also build relationships with partners and help shape rules that could affect Uber's ability to grow and innovate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years experience in public policy, advocacy, or government.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic vision for public policy impact with deep understanding of business priorities.
• Proven executor with a bias towards action.
• Experience building evidence-based narratives.
• Proven relationship builder with think tanks, non-profits, academia, and policy stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success collaborating across various teams.
• Strong project management skills.
• Comfortable providing strategic policy counsel in ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated success in policy analysis or regulatory advocacy.
• Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MPP, MBA).
• Prior management experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand Uber's business and product priorities on safety, identity and accessibility.
• Identify opportunities, risks, and strategic investments that strengthen Uber's reputation and policy goals.
• Collaborate with research teams, safety experts, and third parties to develop politically-relevant, evidence-based deliverables.
• Track public discourse on safety and accessibility issues pertinent to Uber.
• Create and amplify compelling narratives to support Public Policy and Communications teams.
• Develop global advocacy strategies and support local teams to adapt and execute them.
• Provide insights on political and regulatory trends to inform Uber's product roadmap.
• Build relationships with aligned organizations and thought leaders.
• Manage the Safety Advisory Board.
• Lead and support a team of experts in safety and accessibility.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program.
• May be offered an equity award & other types of compensation.
• Eligible for various benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree