The opportunity
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…
What you'll do
Engage directly with Southwest state and local policymakers, regulators,: industry stakeholders, and key opinion leaders to shape policy and political dialogue and serve as the “face of Waymo” throughout the region.
Track current and emerging political activity in the region while executing: policy strategy that benefits Waymo’s users and business.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Southwest state and local: elected officials, their staff, regulators, and other key external stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with internal cross-functional stakeholders including strategic advising.
Work closely with other teams at Waymo to ensure up to date knowledge of: company plans and reporting policy political developments with analysis.
Collaboratively manage state consultant relationships and represent Waymo in: local chambers and trade associations, state organizations, and national political organizations including 501C3 and 527 organizations.
What they're looking for
- Reside in the Southwest/ Texas / Austin with ability to frequently travel to: state capitols and Southwest cities.
- years of experience of public policy experience within government, or: relevant nonprofit, public interest groups, companies, lobbying firms or industry associations;
- A well-developed network of relationships with key figures across the: Southwest legislative and policy landscape.
- Skilled and experienced at persuasively and diplomatically advocating complex: policy positions before a wide variety of audiences
