Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager, Cities

In this role, you will... 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.

Qualifications Possess 8+ years of public policy experience within government, nonprofits, public interest groups, or industry associations.

Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully building, implementing, and evaluating complex public policy and government affairs initiatives.

Leverage an extensive political and community network within the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Apply a keen understanding of the political landscape and sentiment across diverse jurisdictions.

Exhibit exceptional leadership, project management, and organizational capabilities.

Conduct high-level research and comprehensive policy analysis.

Advocate effectively for complex policy positions before diverse and influential audiences.

Communicate with clarity and impact through superior interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

Utilize specialized experience in transportation policy or relevant urban planning practices.

Bonus Qualifications 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.