Southwest Policy Manager
About The Position
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on building the Waymo Driver and improving access to mobility while reducing traffic-crash deaths. The Southwest Policy Manager will represent Waymo in Texas and Arizona, helping preserve the company’s freedom to operate and support plans to expand its public-facing service. The role will navigate state and local policy and regulatory challenges amid a changing political environment, advising on the relationships, information, and business practices needed to continue and grow operations in the region. The position combines internal meetings, reporting, strategic advising, management of external consultants, external stakeholder engagement, and events. It requires close cross-functional collaboration and strong organizational skills. The role follows a hybrid work schedule, is based in the Southwest, Texas, or Austin, and involves frequent regional travel. It reports to the Regional Head of the West.
Requirements
- Reside in the Southwest, Texas, or Austin, with the ability to travel frequently to state capitols and Southwest cities.
- 5–7 years of public policy experience in government or a relevant nonprofit, public-interest group, company, lobbying firm, or industry association.
- A well-developed network of relationships with key figures across the Southwest legislative and policy landscape.
- Ability to persuasively and diplomatically advocate complex policy positions before a wide variety of audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Hands-on legislative and regulatory analytics experience, including drafting and editing legislation.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of experience working specifically on technology or transportation policy issues.
- Bachelor’s degree; an MPP, MBA, or JD is preferred.
- Work experience in both state and local politics.
- Private-sector work experience.
- Knowledge of the policy environment for autonomous vehicles.
- Knowledge of future-of-work, labor, and workforce-development policy issues.
- Knowledge of privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other public policy issues related to data-driven industries.
Responsibilities
- Engage with Southwest state and local policymakers, regulators, industry stakeholders, and key opinion leaders to shape policy and political dialogue and represent Waymo throughout the region.
- Track current and emerging political activity and execute policy strategies that benefit Waymo’s users and business.
- Develop and maintain relationships with elected officials, their staff, regulators, and other external stakeholders across Southwest states and localities.
- Collaborate with internal cross-functional stakeholders, including through strategic advising.
- Coordinate with other Waymo teams to stay informed about company plans and report on policy and political developments with analysis.
- Collaboratively manage state consultant relationships.
- Represent Waymo in local chambers and trade associations, state organizations, and national political organizations, including 501(c)(3) and 527 organizations.
- Attend events and meetings, particularly in state capitols and major metropolitan areas, to advocate for Waymo.
- Travel frequently within Texas and the Southwest, and occasionally to California, Washington, DC, and other major U.S. cities for conferences.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Eligible to participate in Waymo’s equity incentive plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
