California State Policy Manager

📋 Description

• Serve as the face of Waymo in Sacramento: Lead direct advocacy and relationship-building with
• Drive regional and county-level outreach: Cultivate proactive partnerships with local elected
• Strategize through political headwinds: Continuously evaluate the political landscape to identify
• Collaborate cross-functionally across internal teams: Translate state legislative developments into
• Manage advocacy operations and executive reporting: Steer internal briefing cadences, organize

🎯 Requirements

• 7–10 years of professional experience in public policy, government affairs, legislative advocacy
• Demonstrated track record of direct Sacramento engagement, including lobbying, building
• Ability to navigate local governments, specifically navigating city councils, county supervisors
• Strategic public policy problem-solving skills, with the proven ability to navigate high-stakes
• Exceptional cross-functional teamwork and organizational discipline, with demonstrated ability to

🎁 Benefits

• Waymo employees are eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity