Zipline
Zipline partners with hospitals, governments, and other organizations to deliver life-saving blood products in remote areas quickly and dependably. The company
State and Local Government Affairs Manager
Location
United States
Posted
68 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Seniority
Senior
Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Tactically engage local government officials in cities Zipline serves and plans to serve, relying on established relationships or quickly building new ones
• Serve as an expert on key state and local issues related to operating an autonomous drone delivery network, including site infrastructure needed to scale; trust in our approach to safety, sound, and privacy; other common areas of public concern; and the value and impact our service can have for people and communities where we operate
• Collaborate cross-functionally with team members, with an emphasis on land use, permitting, and other local approvals, to ensure operational consistency
• Coordinate and lead site visits and other local events for government officials across multiple metros
• Help develop processes to ensure company-wide operational continuity and ensure systems are routinely kept up to date
• Monitor local and state policy proposals (ordinances, legislation, and rulemaking) and make recommendations for Zipline engagement, when appropriate
• Execute a routine outreach plan to elected officials, track engagement, and act on follow-up inquiries as necessary
• Assist with state-level government affairs projects as needed, including interacting with state legislative and executive branch officials
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of experience working in government affairs at the state or local level, with an emphasis on the intersection of public policy, innovation, and new technology
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
- Confidence in presenting new and complex technology in a way that inspires your audience, shapes public perception, and addresses common areas of concern
- Ability to build trust quickly because you are authentic, direct, and care about the communities where you work
- Passion for new technology and the benefits it can provide to people and communities
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), advocacy, and interpersonal skills
- Enjoyment of working in high-stakes and time-sensitive situations, and enthusiasm for securing business-critical regulatory approvals alongside the business
- Bonus points for relevant experience working on technology policy issues within state and local government (ideally autonomy, robotics, transportation, or related fields)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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