Head of State & Local Government Affairs and Public Affairs
Core
Lead state and local government affairs and public affairs strategy to enable Zipline's drone delivery technology to launch, scale, and deliver outcomes across the United States.
Role type
Senior IC Head of State & Local Government Affairs and Public Affairs
Builds
State and local government affairs and public affairs functions, including team building, strategy execution, and advocacy efforts.
Domain
Logistics technology (drones) + US State & Local Public Policy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
State and local government affairs leadership, policy strategy design, team building and scaling, stakeholder relationship management, legislative advocacy, coalition building, crisis communication, budget management, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Technology policy experience (autonomy, robotics, drones, aviation, transportation), industry association leadership, rapid-response strategy development
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Design and lead state and local government affairs and public affairs strategy; build and manage a team of government affairs professionals; cultivate relationships with governors, mayors, legislators, and regulators; advocate for legislation and regulations supporting drone delivery; lead engagement with trade associations and coalitions; serve as a senior public face for the company; brief the executive team on policy risks and opportunities; manage lobbyists and consultants; develop metrics and reporting for the function.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership