Job Description
You will…
- Cultivate and maintain relationships across Congressional offices and committees, and federal Agencies (with a focus on USDOT, NHTSA and FMCSA).
- Execute on Waabi’s key legislative and regulatory goals and build awareness and understanding of Waabi’s technology and business.
- Monitor and lead engagement with Congress on all major legislative initiatives impacting Waabi. Ensure Waabi's priorities are integrated into any relevant federal legislation including via direct lobbying.
- Monitor key federal rulemakings, and lead the internal drafting of all relevant regulatory submissions.
- Represent Waabi in-person at all major DC-based events (including industry events, Congressional hearings and markups, regulator forums, etc).
- Serve as the point of contact for all federal policy matters, reporting key developments and strategic recommendations to the Head of Policy.
Qualifications:
- Deep federal legislative and regulatory know-how.
- Proven track record working with Congress, NHTSA, FMCSA, and various trade associations.
- 10+ years of experience in federal government relations or public policy.
- Familiarity with Autonomous Vehicle (AV) policy and the trucking industry.
The US yearly salary range for this role is: $200,000 - $250,000 USD in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi US Inc.’s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company’s compensation practices. Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.
Perks/Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only).
- Unlimited Vacation.
- Flexible hours and Work from Home support.
- Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!