Senior Manager, Government Relations
About The Position
Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior Manager of Government Relations to enhance Aurora’s regulatory engagements as we scale and grow our business. We’re looking for people who are as excited as we are to solve complex policy challenges around transportation and autonomy and make a positive impact on our future. This person will be based in Washington DC (Remote).
Requirements
- 8+years of relevant experience working with federal government officials or trade associations.
- Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory and electoral processes.
- Prior experience designing and managing a variety of stakeholder engagement programs.
- Detail oriented self-starter with project management skills - comfortable working within fluid, dynamic and ambiguous environments.
- Excellent communicator in written and verbal form; ability to collaborate with executives, and able to lead and influence across multiple levels and multiple functions of an organization.
- A strong team player with impeccable execution skills.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in G Suite, including docs, slides, sheets
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key member of the government relations advocacy team to deepen Aurora’s public policy impact in Washington DC.
- Implement and scale innovative federal policy initiatives and educational programs.
- Develop strong relationships with regulatory stakeholders to increase support of Aurora’s mission and advocate to achieve Aurora’s policy goals. Serve as an on-the-ground liaison between these stakeholders and Aurora, updating them on new company innovations, economic investments, and assisting with any relevant regulatory inquiries including requests for issue briefings.
- Assist strengthening key public policy operations and identifying new opportunities around regulatory stakeholder contacts and outreach, trade association workstreams, and campus visits.
- Support the company at relevant trade associations and coalitions advocacy work. Participate in these organizations’ activities as appropriate.
- Monitor the Executive Branch for legislation and regulations impacting autonomous vehicle operations.
- Collaborate with internal partners to support company goals developing company positions on pending regulations that could impact the company.
Benefits
- The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
