Job Number:
HC-04771
Date Posted:
April 9, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Manager, Federal Policy and Public Affairs
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Waabi
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$200,000 – $250,000 USD
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Senior Manager, Federal Policy and Public AffairsCultivate and maintain relationships across Congressional offices and committees, and federal agencies (with a focus on USDOT, NHTSA, and FMCSA).10+ years of experience in federal government relations or public policy.
Responsibilities:
• 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 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.
• Familiarity with Autonomous Vehicle (AV) policy and the trucking industry.
Instructions:
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Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
