Zipline · 1 week ago
State and Local Government Affairs Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
4+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move and is seeking a State & Local Government Affairs Manager to help ensure their technology delivers incredible outcomes for communities. In this role, you will engage with local government officials, maintain strong relationships, and support the launch of Zipline’s services in new areas.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Tactically engage local government officials in cities Zipline serves and plans to serve, relying on established relationships or quickly building new ones
Serve as an expert on key state and local issues related to operating an autonomous drone delivery network, including site infrastructure needed to scale; trust in our approach to safety, sound, and privacy; other common areas of public concern; and the value and impact our service can have for people and communities where we operate
Collaborate cross-functionally with team members, with an emphasis on land use, permitting, and other local approvals, to ensure operational consistency
Coordinate and lead site visits and other local events for government officials across multiple metros
Help develop processes to ensure company-wide operational continuity and ensure systems are routinely kept up to date
Monitor local and state policy proposals (ordinances, legislation, and rulemaking) and make recommendations for Zipline engagement, when appropriate
Execute a routine outreach plan to elected officials, track engagement, and act on follow-up inquiries as necessary
Assist with state-level government affairs projects as needed, including interacting with state legislative and executive branch officials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
4+ years of experience working in government affairs at the state or local level, with an emphasis on the intersection of public policy, innovation, and new technology
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
Confidence in presenting new and complex technology in a way that inspires your audience, shapes public perception, and addresses common areas of concern
Ability to build trust quickly because you are authentic, direct, and care about the communities where you work
Passion for new technology and the benefits it can provide to people and communities
Excellent communication (verbal and written), advocacy, and interpersonal skills
Enjoyment of working in high-stakes and time-sensitive situations, and enthusiasm for securing business-critical regulatory approvals alongside the business
Preferred
Bonus points for relevant experience working on technology policy issues within state and local government (ideally autonomy, robotics, transportation, or related fields)
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$971MKey Investors
U.S. Department of StateThe Rise FundKatalyst Ventures
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2023-04-28Series F· $330M
2021-06-30Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
Recent News
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