Local Government Affairs Manager, Texas

The role

You will build and maintain relationships with local government officials to support Zipline's operations. You will monitor local policy, lead site visits, and represent the company in public settings.

What you will do

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with local government officials
• Serve as an expert on key local issues related to autonomous drone delivery
• Collaborate cross-functionally on land use, permitting, and local approvals
• Coordinate and lead site visits and other local events for government officials
• Help develop processes to ensure company-wide operational continuity
• Monitor local policy proposals and make recommendations for engagement
• Execute a routine outreach plan to elected officials and track engagement
• Help manage relationships with key third-party advocacy groups
• Represent Zipline in public settings including council meetings and conferences

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of experience working in government affairs at the state or local level
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
• Confidence in presenting new and complex technology
• Ability to build trust quickly
• Passion for new technology
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), advocacy, and interpersonal skills
• Enjoyment of working in high-stakes and time-sensitive situations

Nice to have

• Relevant experience working on technology policy issues within state and local government (ideally autonomy, robotics, transportation, or related fields)
• Experience in Public Affairs, Policy and Research

Benefits

• Equity compensation
• Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
• Sales incentives
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

About the company

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. They design, build, and operate an autonomous logistics system to deliver food, medicine, and essential goods.