Public Affairs Manager

Kodiak is looking for a Public Affairs Manager that will be responsible for supporting Kodiak’s public affairs mission in Texas and across the Southern United States. You will interact with policymakers across the country to advocate for autonomous trucks, work with a diverse stakeholder ecosystem to expand public trust in Kodiak’s autonomous trucking technology, and help support Kodiak’s goal of deploying autonomous trucks at scale.

Primary work location: Austin or Dallas preferred.

In this role, you will:

• Manage Kodiak’s engagement with policymakers, regulators, public officials, and other key partners, with a focus on Texas and the Southern United States.
• Manage Kodiak’s engagement with key trade associations and organizations at a state and federal level.
• Draft regulator communications and public comments regarding critical autonomous vehicle rulemakings and regulations.
• Represent Kodiak at conferences, in state capitals, and other public events in Texas and around the country.
• Work to continue building trust in autonomous trucking technology among policymakers and the general public.
• Work collaboratively with other autonomous vehicle developers and business partners.
• Be a team-player, who prioritizes trust, transparency, and honesty, and knows there is no project too small or too large for you.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Five years experience in public policy and/or government relations, with experience in transportation, trucking, AI, and/or technology preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently both verbally and in writing.
• A passion for autonomous vehicle technology.    
• Experience analyzing legislation and regulations, writing regulatory comments, speaking publicly, building coalitions, and developing and executing policy programming.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
• Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
• Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
• Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)