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Zipline · 20 hours ago

Director of U.S. Regulatory Affairs

Washington D.C., USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $215K/yr

8+ years exp

Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move, aiming to solve urgent access challenges through innovative logistics solutions. The Director of U.S. Regulatory Affairs will lead advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies to support the deployment of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations in the U.S.

DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Tell the Zipline story of enabling equitable access using drones to policymakers in DC

Build and maintain a strong network with Members of Congress, congressional staff, committees, and caucuses to advance Zipline’s public policy agenda

Work with federal agencies including the Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Commerce and others to build interagency support for UAS operations and Zipline’s goals

Partner with trade associations, third-party organizations, and industry members to share the benefits that UAS can provide to the American public

Oversee and manage outside consultants and strategic advisors

Collaborate closely with our policy development, regulatory and community teams to craft policy proposals that will advance the ability for UAS to operate in the U.S

Qualification

U.S. regulatory affairsFederal policymakingUAS operationsTransportation policyAdvocacy programsNetworkingStrategic public affairsImpact storytellingCultural competencyCollaboration

Required

8+ years of experience, including substantive experience in the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, relevant Congressional committees, or a federal agency, and a network to match

Prior in-house experience is strongly preferred

Experience with federal policymaking in transportation

Specific experience with policies relating to UAS, aviation, safety, technology, and/or innovation is preferred

Demonstrate the ability to be both a substantive issue expert on matters important to Zipline's business in the U.S. and manage complex and dynamic political relationships

Possess a track record of delivering results in developing and implementing advocacy programs on Capitol Hill and in federal agencies

Enjoy working with and learning from colleagues across a wide range of cultural, experiential, and professional backgrounds

Have a reputation for credibility, humility, and sound judgment

Have the grit, resourcefulness, and resilience to thrive in novel, uncertain and constantly-changing business and political environments

Ability to travel as required, and participate at in-person meetings in Washington, DC and our operational sites around the U.S

Benefits

Equity compensation

Discretionary annual or performance bonuses

Sales incentives

Benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Company

Zipline

Glassdoor3.7

Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.

Founded in 2011

San Francisco, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.zipline.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$1.92B

Key Investors

Tiger Global ManagementU.S. Department of StateScottish Mortgage Investment Trust

2026-01-21Series Unknown· $600M

2025-11-25Grant· $150M

2024-06-01Series G· $350M

Leadership Team

Keller Rinaudo Cliffton

Co-founder & CEO

Keenan Wyrobek

Founder, CTO and Product Architect

Recent News

Crunchbase News

The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: A Big Week For AI And Drone Delivery

2026-01-23

GlobeNewswire

Zipline Surpasses 2 Million Deliveries, Raises More than $600M to Power Next Phase of Growth, and Expands Operations to Houston and Phoenix

2026-01-22

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