Manager – Government Relations
Posted on 4/27/2023
INACTIVE
Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Self-driving technology provider for various vehicles
Company Overview
Aurora stands out as a leading company in the autonomous driving industry, with its Aurora Driver system designed to operate a variety of vehicle types, demonstrating its versatility and broad applicability. The company's commitment to safety and efficiency is evident in its use of advanced sensor fusion and proprietary computing, enabling the system to understand and navigate complex environments. Furthermore, Aurora's partnerships with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, such as Toyota, FedEx, and Uber, underscore its industry leadership and potential for large-scale impact.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Data & Analytics
Hardware

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$5.4B

Founded

2017

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-24%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

14%
Locations
Washington, DC, USA • Remote
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience working with federal government officials, political campaigns, or trade associations
  • Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory and electoral processes
  • Prior experience designing and managing a variety of stakeholder engagement programs
  • Detail oriented self-starter with project management skills - comfortable working within fluid, dynamic and ambiguous environments
  • Excellent communicator in written and verbal form; ability to collaborate with executives, and able to lead and influence across multiple levels and multiple functions of an organization
  • A strong team player with impeccable execution skills
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a key member of the government relations team to deepen Aurora's public policy impact in Washington DC
  • Design, implement and scale innovative federal policy initiatives and educational programs
  • Develop strong relationships with stakeholders on key committees and with Members of Congress representing Aurora facilities. Seve as a liaison between these stakeholders and Aurora, updating them on new company innovations, economic investments, and assisting with any relevant Congressional inquiries including requests for issue briefings
  • Manage key public policy operations including federal legislative tracking, stakeholder contacts and outreach, and campus visits
  • Represent the company at relevant trade associations and coalitions. Participate in these organizations' federal affairs committee
  • Monitor Congress and the Executive Branch for legislation impacting autonomous vehicle operations
  • Identify and take on ad-hoc strategic projects - everything from defining new opportunities to executing key initiatives
  • Collaborate with business development, partnerships, and legal to support company goals developing company positions on pending legislation that could impact the company
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Gsuite, including docs, slides, sheets