Senior Federal Affairs Advisor

Joby Aviation•Washington, DC

1d•$130,500 - $229,100•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and politically savvy Senior Federal Affairs Advisor to support and grow Joby Aviation’s Washington, D.C. government affairs presence. This individual will report to and work alongside the Head of Federal Affairs to execute day-to-day engagement with Congress, federal agencies, and key advocacy coalitions, advancing Joby’s interests in advanced air mobility, defense, transportation, and emerging technology policy.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in federal government affairs, legislative affairs, or public policy
Bachelor’s degree required
U.S. citizenship required
Working knowledge of U.S. federal government structures, the legislative process, appropriations cycles, and regulatory workflows
Strong research and writing skills; ability to synthesize complex policy information into clear, concise materials for senior executives and government officials
Demonstrated interest in or exposure to defense, aerospace, transportation, or emerging technology policy
Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable engaging congressional staff, agency contacts, and internal leadership
Strong ethics, discretion, and ability to navigate sensitive government interactions with professionalism
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Nice To Haves

Security clearance (current or prior)
Hill staff, Executive branch, corporate government relations, or agency experience
Master’s degree in public policy, political science, international affairs, or a related field is a plus
Strong research and writing skills with a genuine interest in the intersection of aviation, defense, and emerging technology
Proactive, organized, and eager to build expertise across a generalist policy portfolio at one of the most exciting companies in aerospace

Responsibilities

Support the Head of Federal Affairs in executing federal government engagement strategy across legislative and executive branches, with emphasis on defense, aerospace, transportation, energy, and innovation portfolios
Help build and maintain relationships with congressional staff, agency contacts, DoD personnel, trade association representatives, and advocacy coalition partners
Monitor, research, and summarize relevant legislation, regulatory developments, appropriations, and agency activity affecting advanced air mobility (AAM) and eVTOL markets
Draft policy briefings, one-pagers, fact sheets, talking points, and internal memos that clearly communicate Joby’s policy positions and technology story to government and executive audiences
Support scheduling, preparation, and follow-through for Hill meetings, agency briefings, coalition events, and industry conferences.
Represent Joby at congressional hearings, trade association working groups, and industry coalition meetings as needed
Advance and protect the company’s interests in federal policy discussions, funding programs, defense procurement processes, and emerging regulatory frameworks
Partner with cross-functional teams—especially engineering, legal, business development, and executive leadership—to gather technical inputs and translate them into clear, accessible policy narratives
Assist with lobbying disclosures, registration maintenance, and ensure all activities comply with federal lobbying laws and ethical standards
Support policy budget tracking and assist with reporting on government affairs activities
Serve as liaison to Safety teams