Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager, Cities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.