California State Policy Manager
Core
Lead advocacy and relationship-building with California state legislators, the Governor's Office, and local agencies to preserve and expand Waymo's operational freedom.
Role type
Senior public policy manager (state government affairs)
Builds
State-level policy outcomes and operational freedom for autonomous driving technology
Domain
Public policy / Autonomous driving / Transportation
Required skills
Legislative advocacy, stakeholder relationship management, political landscape analysis, cross-functional collaboration, strategic public policy problem-solving, executive reporting
Preferred skills
Tech and transportation policy expertise, established bipartisan Capitol network, public testimony experience, coalition building
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead direct advocacy with California State Legislature and Governor's Office; Drive regional outreach with local elected officials in Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties; Evaluate political landscape to identify regulatory risks; Translate legislative developments into guidance for internal teams; Manage advocacy operations and executive reporting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
