Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager, Cities

Responsibilities

• Build and own the strategy for political and community engagement in southwestern cities
• Develop and maintain relationships with local officials, their staff, regulators, and other key external stakeholders
• Track current and emerging political activity and policy developments
• Represent Zoox at community and political events
• Manage locally-based political consultants
• Support the larger policy team by developing briefings, researching legislation, and managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Work closely with other teams at Zoox, including Legal, Communications, and Safety teams, to ensure up-to-date knowledge of company plans and report on policy/political developments with clear analysis

Requirements

• 8+ years of public policy experience within government, nonprofits, public interest groups, or industry associations
• Proven track record of successfully building, implementing, and evaluating complex public policy and government affairs initiatives
• Extensive political and community network within the Los Angeles metropolitan area
• Keen understanding of the political landscape and sentiment across diverse jurisdictions
• Exceptional leadership, project management, and organizational capabilities
• High-level research and comprehensive policy analysis skills
• Effective advocacy for complex policy positions before diverse and influential audiences
• Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Specialized experience in transportation policy or relevant urban planning practices

Nice-to-Haves

• Established relationships with state and federal officials and agencies across Southern California
• Direct experience operating within other major Southwestern cities and states
• Background in managing external consultants or small, high-impact teams
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle policy, micro-mobility, or bringing disruptive technologies to market
• Fluency in culturally relevant languages to better engage local communities
• Advanced degree such as a J.D., MBA, MPP, or MPA