108 Policy Makers jobs in the United States

Overview

Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA® (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH® (tenapanor). Ardelyx has agreements for the development and commercialization of tenapanor outside of the U.S. Kyowa Kirin commercializes PHOZEVEL® (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia in Japan. A New Drug Application for tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia has been approved in China with Fosun Pharma. Knight Therapeutics commercializes IBSRELA in Canada.

Ardelyx is seeking a passionate individual who works with integrity and determination, to make a difference for patients. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Patient Advocacy & Government Affairs, the Director of Public Policy will provide leadership and shape Federal and State policy issues that impact patient access to medicines and our ability to conduct business. This person will skillfully advise the business on these issues while serving as a leader before trade associations like BIO.

• Analyze and communicate policy developments affecting Ardelyx and the broader biopharmaceutical sector, offering strategic counsel to internal stakeholders and senior leadership
• Lead research and provide insights on public sector trends related to patient access, reimbursement, and healthcare quality
• Act as a primary liaison with federal agencies (e.g., HHS, CMS) and external partners to support advocacy and engagement initiatives
• Partner with leadership to shape policy positions, leveraging deep expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer frameworks, and specialty pharmacy. Drive internal initiatives, the policy prioritization process and future issue identification
• Identifying and pursuing additional opportunities to advance our company’s business objectives
• Establish and track annual goals and key performance indicators in alignment with the company’s strategic priorities

• Bachelor’s degree, an advanced degree is highly desired, with 10+ years of healthcare experience in public policy, with an emphasis on CMS and HHS policies or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated outstanding research, analytical and communications skills
• A high level of energy and passion toward patients, science and public health
• Working knowledge and appreciation of the complexities of the drug development process regulatory requirements and reimbursement
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact and influence all levels of business
• Ability to travel up to 15%

The anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position is $210,000-$256,000. Ardelyx utilizes industry data to ensure that our compensation is competitive and aligned with our industry peers. Actual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target and equity awards, subject to eligibility and other requirements.

Ardelyx also offers a robust benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave, equity incentive plans, health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability, flexible time off, annual Winter Holiday shutdown, and at least 11 paid holidays.

Ardelyx is an equal opportunity employer.

About Ramp

At Ramp, we’re rethinking how modern finance teams function in the age of AI. We believe AI isn’t just the next big wave. It’s the new foundation for how business gets done. We’re investing in that future — and in the people bold enough to build it.

Ramp is a financial operations platform designed to save companies time and money. Our all-in-one solution combines payments, corporate cards, vendor management, procurement, travel booking, and automated bookkeeping with built-in intelligence to maximize the impact of every dollar and hour spent. More than 45,000 businesses, from family‑owned farms to e‑commerce giants to space startups, have saved $10B and 27.5M hours with Ramp. Founded in 2019, Ramp powers the fastest‑growing corporate card and bill payment platform in America, and enables over $00B in purchases each year.

Ramp’s investors include Thrive Capital, Sands Capital, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Greylock, and Redpoint, as well as over 100 angel investors who were founders or executives of leading companies. The Ramp team comprises talented leaders from leading financial services and fintech companies—Stripe, affirm, Goldman Sachs, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Capital One—as well as technology companies such as Meta, Uber, Netflix, Twitter, Dropbox, and Instacart.

Ramp has been named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list and LinkedIn’s Top U.S. Startups for more than 3 years, as well as the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, and TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies.

Our mission is to empower businesses by delivering financial infrastructure that is secure, fair, and frictionless. As we grow, the policy and regulatory environment around fintech is rapidly evolving. We believe thoughtful engagement with policymakers is critical. We are hiring our first Public Policy Manager, who will lay the foundation for our public policy program and directly shape how we engage with regulators, lawmakers, and industry peers.

• Build the Policy Function: Establish our public policy program, including frameworks for monitoring, engagement, advocacy, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Develop & Execute Policy Strategy: Craft policy goals in alignment with leadership and translate them into strategy across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
• Monitor & Analyze Regulatory Landscape: Track federal, state, and local developments in financial services, payments, and data/privacy, and assess business impact.
• Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Ramp externally and build trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and coalitions.
• Provide Strategic Advice: Advise leadership and internal teams (Product, Legal, Compliance, Comms) on policy risk and regulatory strategy.
• Coalition & Association Management: Evaluate and establish memberships in trade associations; lead or contribute to joint submissions, comment letters, or policy campaigns.
• Hands‑On Execution: Draft policy briefs, talking points, and comment letters. Lead meetings, hearings, and coalition engagements directly.
• Scale the Program: As the function grows, help define future hiring needs and mentor future teammates.

• 8+ years of experience in public policy or government affairs roles, preferably with experience working in the legislative or executive branch.
• Deep understanding of U.S. policymaking and regulatory processes, ideally within financial services or payments.
• Experience in building policy strategies and running advocacy campaigns with limited resources.
• Exceptional communication skills—able to craft nuanced narratives for both policymakers and executives.
• Strong judgment, independence, and ability to influence.
• Comfortable working in a high‑velocity environment where you’ll execute independently and build from scratch.

• Established relationships with federal and/or state policymakers, regulators, or industry associations.
• Prior experience as the first or early policy hire at a high‑growth company.
• Familiarity with fintech‑specific issues: payments, lending, data use, banking partnerships, consumer protection, and crypto.
• Familiarity with government contracting processes.
• Leadership experience and interest in helping build a high‑performing team over time.

• 100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you
• • Partially covered for your dependents
  • One Medical annual membership
• 401k (including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp)
• Flexible PTO
• Fertility HRA (up to $5,000 per year)
• WFH s ipend to support your home office needs
• Wellness stipend
• Parental Leave
• Relocation support to NYC or SF (as needed)
• Pet insurance

If you are being referred for the role, please contact that person to apply on your behalf.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Ramp Applicant Privacy Notice

About Ramp

At Ramp, we’re rethinking how modern finance teams function in the age of AI. We believe AI isn’t just the next big wave. It’s the new foundation for how business gets done. We’re investing in that future — and in the people bold enough to build it.

Ramp is a financial operations platform designed to save companies time and money. Our all-in-one solution combines payments, corporate cards, vendor management, procurement, travel booking, and automated bookkeeping with built-in intelligence to maximize the impact of every dollar and hour spent. More than 45,000 businesses, from family-owned farms to e-commerce giants to space startups, have saved $10B and 27.5M hours with Ramp. Founded in 2019, Ramp powers the fastest-growing corporate card and bill payment platform in America, and enables over $00 billion in purchases each year.

Ramp’s investors include Thrive Capital, Sands Capital, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Greylock, and Redpoint, as well as over 100 angel investors who were founders or executives of leading companies. The Ramp team comprises talented leaders from leading financial services and fintech companies—Stripe, Aff. , and technology companies such as Meta, Uber, Netflix, Twitter, Dropbox, and Instacart.

Ramp has been named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list and LinkedIn’s Top U.S. Startups for more than 3 years, as well as the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, and TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies.

Our mission is to empower businesses by delivering financial infrastructure that is secure, fair, and frictionless. As we grow, the policy and regulatory environment around fintech is rapidly evolving. We believe thoughtful engagement with policymakers is critical. We are hiring our first Public Policy Manager, who will lay the foundation for our public policy program and directly shape how we engage with regulators, lawmakers, and industry peers.

As our first public policy hire, you’ll have the unique opportunity to design and execute our public policy strategy from the ground up. You will:

• Build the Policy Function: Establish our public policy program, including frameworks for monitoring, engagement, advocacy, and cross-functional coordination.

• Develop & Execute Policy Strategy: Craft policy goals in alignment with leadership and translate them into strategy across U.S. and international jurisdictions.

• Monitor & Analyze Regulatory Landscape: Track federal, state, and local developments in financial services, payments, and data/privacy, and assess business impact.

• Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Ramp externally and build trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and coalitions.

• Provide Strategic Advice: Advise leadership and internal teams (Product, Legal, Compliance, Comms) on policy risk and regulatory strategy.

• Coalition & Association Management: Evaluate and establish memberships in trade associations; lead or contribute to joint submissions, comment letters, or policy campaigns.

• Hands-On Execution: Draft policy briefs, talking points, and comment letters. Lead meetings, hearings, and coalition engagements directly.

• Scale the Program: As the function grows, help define future hiring needs and mentor future teammates.

• 8+ years of experience in public policy or government affairs roles, preferably with experience working in the legislative or executive branch.

• Deep understanding of U.S. policymaking and regulatory processes, ideally within financial services or payments.

• Experience in building policy strategies and running advocacy campaigns with limited resources.

• Exceptional communication skills—able to craft nuanced narratives for both policymakers and executives.

• Strong judgment, independence, and ability to influence.

• Comfortable working in a high-velocity environment where you’ll execute independently and build from scratch

• Established relationships with federal and/or state policymakers, regulators, or industry associations.

• Prior experience as the first or early policy hire at a high-growth company.

• Familiarity with fintech-specific issues: payments, lending, data use, banking partnerships, consumer protection, and crypto.

• Familiarity with government contracting processes.

• Leadership experience and interest in helping build a high-performing team over time.

• 100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you

  • Partially covered for your dependents

  • One Medical annual membership

• 401k (including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp)

• Flexible PTO

• Fertility HRA (up to $5,000 per year) < p>

• WFH stipend to support your home office needs

• Wellness stipend

• Parental Leave

• Relocation support to NYC or SF (as needed)

• Pet insurance

If you are being referred for the role, please contact that person to apply on your behalf.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Ramp Applicant Privacy Notice

About Ramp

At Ramp, we’re rethinking how modern finance teams function in the age of AI. We believe AI isn’t just the next big wave. It’s the new foundation for how business gets done. We’re investing in that future — and in the people bold enough to build it.

Ramp is a financial operations platform designed to save companies time and money. Our all-in-one solution combines payments, corporate cards, vendor management, procurement, travel booking, and automated bookkeeping with built-in intelligence to maximize the impact of every dollar and hour spent. More than 45,000 businesses, from family-owned farms to e-commerce giants to space startups, have saved $10B and 27.5M hours with Ramp. Founded in 2019, Ramp powers the fastest-growing corporate card and bill payment platform in America, and enables over $00 billion in purchases each year.

Ramp’s investors include Thrive Capital, Sands Capital, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Greylock, and Redpoint, as well as over 100 angel investors who were founders or executives of leading companies. The Ramp team comprises talented leaders from leading financial services and fintech companies—Stripe, Aff. , and technology companies such as Meta, Uber, Netflix, Twitter, Dropbox, and Instacart.

Ramp has been named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list and LinkedIn’s Top U.S. Startups for more than 3 years, as well as the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, and TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies.

Our mission is to empower businesses by delivering financial infrastructure that is secure, fair, and frictionless. As we grow, the policy and regulatory environment around fintech is rapidly evolving. We believe thoughtful engagement with policymakers is critical. We are hiring our first Public Policy Manager, who will lay the foundation for our public policy program and directly shape how we engage with regulators, lawmakers, and industry peers.

As our first public policy hire, you’ll have the unique opportunity to design and execute our public policy strategy from the ground up. You will:

• Build the Policy Function: Establish our public policy program, including frameworks for monitoring, engagement, advocacy, and cross-functional coordination.

• Develop & Execute Policy Strategy: Craft policy goals in alignment with leadership and translate them into strategy across U.S. and international jurisdictions.

• Monitor & Analyze Regulatory Landscape: Track federal, state, and local developments in financial services, payments, and data/privacy, and assess business impact.

• Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Ramp externally and build trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and coalitions.

• Provide Strategic Advice: Advise leadership and internal teams (Product, Legal, Compliance, Comms) on policy risk and regulatory strategy.

• Coalition & Association Management: Evaluate and establish memberships in trade associations; lead or contribute to joint submissions, comment letters, or policy campaigns.

• Hands-On Execution: Draft policy briefs, talking points, and comment letters. Lead meetings, hearings, and coalition engagements directly.

• Scale the Program: As the function grows, help define future hiring needs and mentor future teammates.

• 8+ years of experience in public policy or government affairs roles, preferably with experience working in the legislative or executive branch.

• Deep understanding of U.S. policymaking and regulatory processes, ideally within financial services or payments.

• Experience in building policy strategies and running advocacy campaigns with limited resources.

• Exceptional communication skills—able to craft nuanced narratives for both policymakers and executives.

• Strong judgment, independence, and ability to influence.

• Comfortable working in a high-velocity environment where you’ll execute independently and build from scratch

• Established relationships with federal and/or state policymakers, regulators, or industry associations.

• Prior experience as the first or early policy hire at a high-growth company.

• Familiarity with fintech-specific issues: payments, lending, data use, banking partnerships, consumer protection, and crypto.

• Familiarity with government contracting processes.

• Leadership experience and interest in helping build a high-performing team over time.

• 100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you

  • Partially covered for your dependents

  • One Medical annual membership

• 401k (including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp)

• Flexible PTO

• Fertility HRA (up to $5,000 per year) < p>

• WFH stipend to support your home office needs

• Wellness stipend

• Parental Leave

• Relocation support to NYC or SF (as needed)

• Pet insurance

If you are being referred for the role, please contact that person to apply on your behalf.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Ramp Applicant Privacy Notice

Shape the future of online content regulation in the Americas! Partner with a leading global technology company, through Aquent, and make a real difference in how online content is governed. As a Public Policy Manager focusing on Integrity Regulation Strategy and Policy, you will be a key player in navigating the evolving landscape of digital content regulation. Your expertise will inform critical decisions, influence policy development, and shape the way people connect and share information online. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront of internet policy and contribute to a safer, more informed online experience for millions.

As a Public Policy Manager, you will:

• Drive company alignment on global content regulation strategy and policy, working to positively influence the regulatory environment.
• Monitor and analyze emerging regulatory issues related to digital content, keeping teams and leadership informed of key developments and trends.
• Lead the company’s response to regulatory changes, including legislative analysis, crafting impactful messaging, and developing advocacy strategies.
• Manage cross-functional collaboration across policy, operations, legal, and other teams to identify priorities and ensure alignment on content regulation goals.
• Effectively communicate the company’s positions, industry best practices, and global trends related to content regulation to internal and external stakeholders.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in law, policy, human rights, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in public policy or government institutions (e.g., government agencies, regulators, legislative bodies) or related roles in think tanks, NGOs, or advocacy organizations.
• Experience working with internet technologies, security, privacy, integrity, safety, content moderation, and the surrounding policy environments, ideally with a focus on freedom of expression.
• Proven ability to engage with policy stakeholders and advocate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience in project or program management, including cross-functional collaboration domestically and/or internationally.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive topics and manage sensitive material and relationships responsibly.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $78.15 to $86.84 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Based in Menlo Park, California, this top social media company builds technologies that help people connect. Their mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.

With a culture of constantly iterating, solving problems and working together to connect people all over the world, it’s important that their workforce reflects the diversity of the people they serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and points of view helps make better decisions, build better products and create better experiences for everyone.

Working here, you’ll:
• Be part of their mission of community building
• Work on the most visible apps and services in the social media industry
• Work in an Agile environment, in constant iteration and problem-solving mode
• Have a hand in developing products that empower more than 3 billion people around the world to share ideas, offer support and make a difference

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in law, policy, human rights or relevant areas
• Seven to ten years of experience engaging or working in public policy or government institutions, such as government agencies, independent regulators, legislative bodies, or in think tanks, NGOs, or advocacy roles.
• Relevant work experience in internet technologies, security, privacy, integrity, safety, content moderation and the surrounding policy environments, ideally including emphasis on freedom of expression.
• Policy stakeholder engagement and advocacy experience, including both oral and written communication
• Experience in project or program management that includes cross-functional collaboration domestically and/or internationally.
• Demonstrated ability to work on sensitive topics and responsibly manage sensitive material and relationships.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred, but not required.
• Support the team’s goals to drive company alignment on global content regulation strategy and policy to positively influence content regulation.
• Monitor and research current and emerging regulation issues related to digital content as well and keep relevant teams and leadership informed of trendlines and developments.
• Support the team’s response to regulatory developments impacting the company (e.g. legislative analysis, messaging development, and advocacy strategy).
• Manage, coordinate, and participate in cross-functional engagement across the company – including with policy, operations, legal and other teams – to identify priorities, align content regulation workstreams against priorities, and track progress in achieving content regulation goals.
• Communicate orally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders positions and policies, industry best practices, and global trends related to content regulation.
• Manage expectations while maintaining vendor’s unwavering standards for honesty and ethics, earning clients’ respect, trust and confidence.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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The Company You’ll Join

Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, purpose-built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence.

Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure.

Together, Carta is creating the end-to-end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don’t work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta’s software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that - it’s a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets - a connected ERP for private capital.

For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page .

Policy is infrastructure as well. It can drive innovation or bind its growth. It can incentivize entrepreneurship, expand investment, and facilitate the experimentation that leads to new innovations and opportunities. It can also impede the launch of an innovative startup, restrict a new product or service, or hinder the development of a company as it raises capital and transitions from private to public ownership. Policy affects nearly every aspect of the innovation ecosystem. Carta advocates for a policy framework that fuels its benefits.

The Analyst -- Public Policy will collaborate across the External Affairs and Marketing function, our Platform Team (corporate function), and our Business Units.

Read more here about Carta’s five key policy priorities that aim to make innovation and ownership core to our economy.

The Analyst will help provide leverage to the entire Policy function as it supports Carta. This includes project management, coalition building, policy analysis and formation, event execution, and administrative support. This role will be as big as you make it, and will serve as a jumping off point for your career at Carta. We expect this opportunity to provide the foundation and business acumen for a successful transition into multiple disciplines within Carta. In this role, you will:

• Inform and support the execution of strategic public policy objectives, including shaping our strategy; tracking legislative and regulatory developments, our progress, timelines, and deliverables; preparing for meetings, conference calls, and webinars; and executing on next steps with internal and external partners
• Monitor key policy developments at state and federal level, communicating issues and our actions to stakeholders
• Structure execution plans on public policy initiatives, coalition building, and external events
• Strategically manage relationship engagements for CEO, Platform team, and Business Units
• Develop written briefing and report materials for internal and external audiences, including communications with the Hill, via newsletters, and other distribution channels
• Coordinate across coalitions and plan strategic events
• Help ensure compliance on lobbying, ethics, and political action committee rules and procedures
• Provide administrative support
• Identify ways to improve our process, communication, tracking frameworks, and results

Successful candidates will have high EQ and IQ, with an ability to see the big picture while having an obsession with the details. Please apply if you identify with the following:

• Experience facing the Hill, understanding of the legislative process, and an interest in capital markets, finance, and tax
• A passion for process, strong project management skills, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
• Thrives on bringing structure to fluid dynamics and executing on projects with multiple stakeholders
• Flexibility to undertake a variety of tasks to help advance Carta’s mission
• Excellent verbal and written communicator, with the ability to write for clarity and influence
• Organizational skills, with excellent follow-through and a positive attitude in a dynamic work environment
• Intellectual curiosity, openness to feedback, and a team-player mentality
• Relentless focus on execution and results
• Ability to staff principal-level meetings
• Possess an ownership mentality with bias toward action

Disclosures:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email.
• Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the E-Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details.
• For information on our data privacy policies, see Privacy , CA Candidate Privacy , and Brazil Transparency Report .
• Please note that all official communications from us will come from an @carta.com or @carta-external.com domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to

Overview

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

The Waymo Policy and Government Affairs team has a front seat in this exciting moment in the evolution of autonomous driving technology, transportation and tech policy. Successful navigation of the policy landscape is critically important to deploying and scaling our business. Our team works directly with policymakers and third party groups at the national, state and local levels to help advance transportation policy, educate on the safety benefits of the technology, and advance consumer awareness and acceptance. Internally, our efforts support the innovative work of engineering, product, strategy, and partnerships teams, and we work closely with highly-skilled legal and safety experts.

In this hybrid role, you will report into our Director of U.S. State and Local Public Policy and Political Campaigns.

• Design and develop public policy advocacy campaigns aligned with Waymo's policy objectives for a portfolio of concurrent U.S. city, state, and federal campaigns.
• Orchestrate all phases of public policy campaigns from inception to conclusion, ensuring timely execution and achievement of objectives. Public Policy campaigns will be both proactive and defensive and focus on securing political objectives.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., legal, communications, marketing, public affairs, business units) to ensure integrated campaign efforts. This will include providing detailed briefings, reports and presentations on campaign progress and results.
• Track and manage campaign budgets to ensure efficient allocation of resources and actively monitor and ensure regulatory compliance, and manage the work of other campaign support staff, and media buying consultants to ensure timely and effective execution of political campaigns.
• Develop an intimate understanding of the political landscape of various cities, states, and countries as it relates to transportation and technology.
• Serve as a Waymo representative at conferences and political events in close conjunction with Policy, Public Affairs and Communications. This will include tracking political trends and developments important for the company.

• 5-7+ years of experience in political campaign management and execution or relevant corporate, nonprofit, public interest group, lobbying firm or industry association experience; ideally at least 2+ years working specifically on technology or transportation policy issues.
• Experience collaborating with public affairs firms, trade associations, think tanks and other third-party voices.
• Ability to manage and track significant political campaign budgets along with ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Skilled and experienced at persuasively and diplomatically messaging complex policy positions before a wide variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the country to support the Policy team and participate in relevant conferences, meetings, and other events.

• Experience executing high-stakes corporate political campaigns.
• Work experience in the private sector.
• Bachelor's degree, JD/MBA/MPP preferred.
• Knowledge of the policy environment for autonomous vehicles.
• Knowledge of future of work, labor, and workforce development policy issues.

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range $175,000 — $221,000 USD

Department

Office of General Counsel

Advance the mission of AFBF through advocacy, counseling, collaboration, and education on legal issues affecting America’s farmers and ranchers.

Deputy General Counsel, Litigation & Public Policy

Washington, DC; eligible to earn telework 2 days/week

$180,000 - $220,000 annually

• Provide legal counsel, recommendations, and services to AFBF legal and public policy staff on public policy matters. Responsibilities include analysis of legislation and regulations, development of recommendations and strategies, engaging with regulatory and legislative decisionmakers, and drafting rulemaking comments and other policy advocacy communications.
• Counsel for AFBF legal advocacy, including surfacing and analyzing cases for potential AFBF involvement and overseeing and ensuring the quality of work and litigation strategy of outside counsel.
• Organize and facilitate collaborative and educational programs among AFBF and state Farm Bureau staff, including AFBF’s Legal Information and Networking Committee.
• Provide training and informational presentations to Farm Bureau staff and members on legal advocacy and public policy topics of interest.

Maintain strong, positive relationships with Office of General Counsel, Public Policy, and Communications staff of AFBF, as well as state Farm Bureau staff. Cultivate and maintain relationships with other agricultural and non-agricultural trade groups and other allied organizations.

• Law degree and bar admission.

• Five to ten years’ relevant experience with a law firm, federal agency, and/or trade association.
• Federal litigation experience.
• Experience interacting with environmental or agricultural government agencies, particularly the DOJ, EPA, and/or USDA.
• Excellent analytical ability and oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership ability.

• Experience in environmental or agricultural law, particularly the ESA, FIFRA, NEPA, FLPMA, CWA, and/or CERCLA.
• Experience with Constitutional law and the APA.
• Basic scientific understanding of (or interest in) issues underlying environmental law.

• Occasional travel.