Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic development and cross-functional execution of state and local regulatory permitting initiatives.
• Assist in driving engagement with regulators and policymakers to secure critical approvals and advance Zoox’s mission in alignment with safety-first operational principles.
• Assist in engagement efforts with state and local regulators, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and key opinion leaders to shape policy and regulatory outcomes.
• Support the tracking and communication of state and local-level policy and regulation/rulemakings (e.g., state rulemakings on AVs) to inform Zoox’s political strategy.
• Support cross-functional teams—including Legal, Safety, and Communications—in the development of strategies and applications, helping ensure up-to-date knowledge of company plans and reporting of policy developments.
• Support the development and maintenance of strong relationships with state and local regulators and agencies.
• Support Zoox’s participation and representation in trade associations, industry, and political events.

Requirements

• 5+ years of government relations or public policy experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, public interest groups, companies, or industry association.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with experience successfully supporting the execution of multiple complex, cross-functional projects simultaneously.
• Skilled and experienced at persuasively and diplomatically advocating complex policy positions before a wide variety of audiences.
• Experience in analyzing and summarizing complex policy and regulatory proposals, crafting succinct and informative materials.
• Knowledge of state and local regulatory dynamics and decision-making.
• Possesses a meaningful regulatory and political professional network.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with a state legislature, executive office or department, or regulatory body with oversight of technology, transportation and/or autonomous vehicles.

Nice-to-Haves

• Advanced Degree (J.D., MBA, MPP, MPA, etc.).
• 3+ years working on transportation technology policy.
• Experience with policy and regulatory affairs related to autonomous vehicles, specifically working with state agencies with oversight authority.
• Experience working with state level regulatory agencies.