Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager, State/Local
Samsara- Base salary
- $91k–$137k Published base salary range
- Location
- Remote - US (not eligible in SF Bay, NYC, DC Metro Areas) Remote eligibility
- Employment
- Full-time Lead / Manager
About the job
About Samsara
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, an IoT platform that helps organizations with physical operations harness data to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Serving industries like agriculture, construction, transportation, and manufacturing, Samsara is a public company building for the long term.
About the Role
Samsara is seeking an experienced Manager to join its Public Policy and Government Relations team, focusing on U.S. State and Local markets. The role involves developing policy strategies, tracking legislation, building relationships with government officials, working with sales teams, managing consultants, and creating content to advance Samsara's interests.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute policy strategies in key U.S. state and local markets.
- Identify and track proposed bills and regulations, assessing impact and developing engagement strategies.
- Collaborate with sales teams to drive adoption of Samsara's technologies through policy initiatives.
- Build and maintain relationships with governors, mayors, legislators, and regulatory officials.
- Assist with filings, comments, and testimony for legislative and regulatory bodies.
- Manage outside consultants and create compelling content for policymakers.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor's degree; 5+ years of relevant public policy, political, or government experience; in-depth understanding of U.S. policymaking; demonstrated state/local government affairs experience; strong advocacy and communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects in a remote environment.
Ideal: Passion for emerging technology policy; experience in state/local government or in-house at a tech company; knowledge of privacy, AI, cybersecurity, transportation, or data-driven policy issues.
Compensation
Annual base salary range: $90,737.50—$137,250 USD. Total rewards include performance-based bonus, equity, professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans.
Application
Apply via the provided link. Samsara is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations upon request.
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