State Policy Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead direct advocacy efforts and foster relationships with members and staff within the California State Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and pertinent executive state agencies.

• Build partnerships with local elected officials, county boards of supervisors, and municipal agencies, concentrating on Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties, to facilitate service expansion.

• Assess the political environment, pinpoint regulatory risks, establish stakeholder engagement priorities, and provide guidance to leadership on operating safely and sustainably throughout California.

• Convert state legislative updates into actionable insights for the Legal, Communications, Product, and Operations teams.

• Oversee internal briefing schedules and prepare strategically for legislative hearings.

• Represent Waymo at external industry forums, coalition meetings, and Capitol events.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7–10 years of professional experience in public policy, government relations, legislative advocacy, or regulatory affairs within California.

• Proven record of direct engagement in Sacramento, including lobbying, relationship-building, and negotiating policy outcomes with the California Legislature, the Governor's Office, and state agencies.

• Proficient in navigating local governments, particularly city councils, county supervisors, and local government dynamics in Northern California, especially in or near Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties.

• Strategic problem-solving capabilities in public policy, including managing high-stakes political environments, analyzing complex legislation, and protecting commercial operational freedom.

• Outstanding cross-functional teamwork and organizational skills, including handling fast-paced priorities, delivering structured internal communications, and aligning diverse internal stakeholders.

• Expertise in tech policy and transportation policy, with knowledge of the California DMV, CPUC, and Caltrans.

• Established bipartisan network within the Capitol, covering leadership offices, relevant policy committees, and regional government associations.

• Experience with high-profile public campaigns or coalitions, especially in forming alliances with business and community organizations.

• Experience in providing public testimony and participating in hearings.

• Advanced degree in Law (J.D.), Public Policy (MPP), Political Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in managing high-impact legislative campaigns in California (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus program.

• Equity incentive plan.

• Comprehensive Company benefits program.

• Up to 20% travel for conferences and to Bay Area headquarters.