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State Policy and Government Affairs Manager, US

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Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in policy, public affairs, communications, or state government engagement., Excellent written and verbal communication skills., Strong analytical, organizational, and political skills., Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to a rapidly changing environment..

Key responsabilities:

  • Monitor state-level activities relevant to Wing and engage with policymakers as needed.
  • Develop and implement strategies for engaging with state government officials.
  • Coordinate with marketing and communications teams to shape Wing's narrative in state capitals.
  • Organize visits and engagements with community stakeholders, including universities and clubs.

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Wing Information Technology & Services SME http://wing.com/
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

About Wing: 

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. To do this, we must build a workforce that's representative of the global communities that we serve. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a State Policy and Government Affairs Manager, US to join our Government Affairs, Americas team. This role will be based remotely in the US to support Wing’s engagement with state policymakers.  In this role you will develop and execute a 50-state policy monitoring, analysis, and engagement strategy in close coordination with the policy, communications, marketing, and operations teams. You and the external resources you will manage will track developments, analyze, and develop state policy proposals, and regularly engage with state policymakers and make recommendations on how we can provide a world class service for both our customers, and the larger communities in which Wing operates.

What You’ll Do:

  • Support the Americas Government Affairs, Americas team to monitor relevant activity at the state level for Wing and engage where appropriate.
  • In coordination with the Local Policy and Community Affairs team and the Federal Affairs team, engage with state government officials and keep them updated on Wing’s operations, or the possibility for Wing operations, in the areas they represent. 
  • Assist with development and implementation of a cross-functional strategy to engage with the state policymakers where we operate or may operate in the future.
  • Work closely with the marketing and communications team to be aware of ongoing company planning and priorities and to help shape Wing’s narrative in state capitals nationally.  
  • Help coordinate/execute state policymaker engagement  activities on the ground in public and private sector meetings. 
  • Liaise with state policy trade and affiliation associations, and nonprofits to collaborate and develop positive relationships with key partners and drive policy outcomes through trade coalition engagement.
  • Work to connect with the states by organizing visits with universities, STEM and Robotics clubs, aviation clubs and other community stakeholders and leaders.

What You’ll Need: 

  • 7+ years work experience in policy, public affairs, communications or state government engagement
  • Team player with a sense of humor and the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing environment
  • Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent personal, political, analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to travel for work, as needed 

The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Salary Range
$133,000$207,000 USD

At Wing, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you think this position could be a fit but are unsure about applying, we would still love for you to do so!

If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.

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