Head of Government Affairs

Einride

$260K — $310K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Extensive senior level public policy experience, particularly in autonomous technology and freight mobility.
  • Background working within the U.S. government, especially at USDOT or relevant Congressional committees.
  • Established relationships within Capitol Hill and the D.C. transport policy community.
  • Exceptional communication skills, especially in explaining complex regulations and technologies to policymakers.
  • Familiarity with European transport policies and international regulatory strategies is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement legislative strategies for autonomous freight operations.
  • Cultivate relationships with key U.S. regulators and congressional leaders.
  • Represent the company in industry groups to influence transport standards.
  • Work with internal teams to craft policy stances based on technical information.
  • Identify grant opportunities at both state and federal levels.
  • Align policy efforts across global initiatives and advise on European developments.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
Full Job Description
You will:
  • Formulate and execute proactive legislative and regulatory strategies to enable driverless autonomous freight operations across target markets.
  • Build and maintain high impact relationships with key decision makers across the U.S. Congress, USDOT, NHTSA, FMCSA, and relevant state regulators.
  • Represent Einride in industry associations, policy coalitions, and regulatory workshops to shape industry wide transport and autonomous vehicle standards.
  • Partner with internal Autonomous Technology, Safety, and Legal teams to translate technical systems and safety cases into compelling policy positions.
  • Coordinate policy strategy across target U.S. states and identify relevant federal and state grant opportunities.
  • Provide strategic policy alignment across global initiatives, serving as an advisor on European regulatory developments and international market expansion as needed.

We expect you to:
  • Extensive senior level public policy background, with a strong preference for expertise at the intersection of autonomous technology and freight mobility.
  • Prior experience working within the U.S. government, particularly USDOT, key regulatory agencies, or relevant Congressional committees.
  • An established, trusted network across Capitol Hill, executive branch agencies, and the broader D.C. transport policy ecosystem.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with a proven track record of translating complex regulatory and technical concepts for policymakers.
  • Exposure to European transport policy, international regulatory bodies (e.g., EU frameworks, UNECE), or global government affairs strategy is a plus.

What we offer:
  • Competitive salary and incentive program
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • The salary range is between 260-310k

This is a full-time position based in Washington DC. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible since selection and interviews are held continually.

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