Director of State Government Affairs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor, analyze, and engage on state legislative and regulatory activity impacting autonomous vehicle deployment. Execute effective advocacy strategies before state government officials, including legislatures and regulatory agencies. Engage in strong coalition building and management, including interfacing with key stakeholder groups to advance shared priorities. Build and maintain strong working relationships with policymakers, staff, and relevant trade and advocacy organizations. Represent AVIA at meetings, hearings, and events to advance policy priorities and articulate the industry's perspective. Coordinate with AVIA’s communications team on effective policy communications strategies. Draft policy documents, including letters of support or opposition, hearing testimony, fact sheets, and background materials. Serve as a resource to association members by monitoring and communicating key policy developments and emerging issues. Occasional travel will be required. This position is remote-work eligible with preference for Washington, DC-based candidates. QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree and 6-9 years of relevant experience in state government affairs, legislative staff work, state regulatory agencies, public policy, or related fields. Demonstrated understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes. Experience with trade associations, transportation policy, or emerging technology issues is a plus. Strong interest in autonomous vehicles, transportation, and technology policy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting testimony. Ability to manage multiple state priorities simultaneously and adapt quickly to a fast-moving legislative environment. Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Experience in high-energy organizations and managing contracted consultants is helpful. Strong organizational and project-management abilities. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties of the position. Incumbents will perform other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Base salary: $135,000 - $155,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits include: Discretionary annual bonus Healthcare stipend Participation in AVIA’s generally available employee benefits plans and programs (including retirement program and generous paid time off and holidays)Wireless communications deviceAPPLICATION PROCESSPlease submit a résumé, cover letter, and salary requirements to: careers@theavindustry.org