State Policy Manager

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $177k - $218k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

👔 Manager

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Waymo

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2016

📦 Logistics

🚗 Transport

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

💰 $2.5G Private Equity Round on 2021-06

Logistics • Transport • Artificial Intelligence

Waymo is a pioneering autonomous ride-hailing service aiming to revolutionize transportation by making it safer, more accessible, and sustainable. Operating in multiple cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, Waymo offers the world's first driverless ride-hailing service, Waymo One, which utilizes advanced autonomous technology. Their mission is to create safer roads and provide inclusive mobility, ensuring that transportation is consistent and convenient for all, with a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability. Waymo's autonomous technology, known as the Waymo Driver, is designed to offer a new level of freedom in transportation, reducing the dependency on human-driven cars.

📋 Description

• Lead direct advocacy and relationship-building with members and staff in the California State Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and relevant executive state agencies • Cultivate partnerships with local elected officials, county boards of supervisors, and municipal agencies, focusing on Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties, to support service expansion • Evaluate the political landscape, identify regulatory risks, determine stakeholder engagement priorities, and advise leadership on operating safely and sustainably across California • Translate state legislative developments into actionable guidance for Legal, Communications, Product, and Operations teams • Manage internal briefing cadences and strategic preparation for legislative hearings • Represent Waymo at external industry forums, coalition tables, and Capitol events

🎯 Requirements

• 7–10 years of professional experience in public policy, government affairs, legislative advocacy, or regulatory affairs within California • Demonstrated track record of direct Sacramento engagement, including lobbying, building relationships, and negotiating policy outcomes with the California Legislature, the Governor's Office, and state agencies • Ability to navigate local governments, specifically city councils, county supervisors, and local government dynamics in Northern California, including or adjacent to Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties • Strategic public policy problem-solving skills, including navigating high-stakes political environments, analyzing complex legislation, and safeguarding commercial freedom to operate • Exceptional cross-functional teamwork and organizational discipline, including managing fast-moving priorities, delivering structured internal updates, and aligning diverse internal stakeholders • Subject matter expertise in tech policy and transportation policy, including familiarity with the California DMV, CPUC, and Caltrans • Established bipartisan Capitol network spanning leadership offices, relevant policy committees, and regional government associations • Experience with high-profile public campaigns or coalitions, particularly building alliances with business and community groups • Public testimony and hearing experience • Advanced degree in Law (J.D.), Public Policy (MPP), Political Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience managing high-impact California legislative campaigns (preferred)

🏖️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus program • Equity incentive plan • Generous Company benefits program • Up to 20% travel for conferences and to Bay Area HQ