Senior Manager, Policy and Public Affairs
Senior Manager, Policy and Public Affairs
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24-07-2025
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Waabi founded by AI pioneer and visionary Raquel Urtasun is an AI company building the next generation of self-driving technology. With a world class team and an innovative approach that unleashes the power of AI to drive safely in the real world Waabi is bringing the promise of self-driving closer to commercialization than ever before. Waabi is backed by best-in-class investors across the technology logistics and the Canadian innovation ecosystem.
With offices in Toronto San Francisco Dallas and Pittsburgh Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit:
At Waabi we believe that honesty transparency an unwavering commitment to safety and cutting-edge technological innovation are the keys to building a truly successful self-driving solution. Waabis testing and operations are run out of our purpose-built autonomous trucking facility in Lancaster Texas. This facility serves as our primary hub for all of Waabis testing and commercial operations in the U.S. Waabis Policy and Public Affairs team is expanding its footprint to support our companys growing success in this key region.
As the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager you will be responsible for supporting the companys mission in Texas and across the Sun Belt. You will be the primary point of contact with state and local officials in this area responsible for working with a diverse ecosystem of stakeholders to expand public trust and understanding of Waabis technology. You will lead regulatory legislative and public affairs projects that are key to the companys future.
You will...
- Lead Waabis engagement with lawmakers regulators safety officials and a wide variety of ecosystem stakeholders across the southern US with a significant focus on Texas
- Track and influence relevant legislation and regulations
- Build relationships with local elected officials and serve as a public voice for Waabi at conferences and other public events
- Work collaboratively with other AV developers business partners and industry stakeholders
- Apply your knowledge of advanced technology or transportation policy to build trust in our product and ensure a responsible regulation framework is in place for Waabis autonomous technology
- Think outside-the-box and be excited to help address the biggest issues facing the autonomous vehicle industry
- Be a team-player who prioritizes trust transparency and honesty and knows there is no project too small or too large for you
- Preferably be based out of Dallas or Austin
Qualifications:
- 7-10 years of experience in government relations public policy or public affairs
- Degree in political science sociology economics or related field
- Experience in transportation and/or advanced technology issues
- Ability to analyze complex policy problems communicate clearly and efficiently and build high-level governmental relationships
- Solid track record of analyzing legislation and regulations writing regulatory comments speaking publicly building coalitions and developing and executing policy programming
- Strong relationships across the Texas political landscape including legislators regulators and/or local officials
- Passionate about self-driving technologies solving hard problems and creating innovative policy solutions
Bonus/nice to have:
- Deep knowledge of trucking logistics and/or autonomous vehicle policy
- Experience working on high profile public affairs or legislative campaigns in a fast moving environment
- Familiarity with the logistics and/or automotive stakeholders across Texas and the Sun Belt
- Strong understanding of automotive safety
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!
Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive inclusive and accessible workplace for all our employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities across race color ethnicity national origin or ancestry age citizenship religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression military or veteran status marital status pregnancy or parental status caregiver status disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.
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