Sr. Policy Advisor, Autonomous Vehicles

at  Tesla

JOB TYPE

Full-time
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What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a Sr. Policy Advisor to join the Public Policy & Business Development team. The assigned territory for this position will be North America, with a preference for California or Texas. Tesla’s Policy team supports the company’s objectives by engaging key stakeholders on a broad range of policy platforms, including legislative, municipal, business development and regulatory matters to support autonomous vehicle deployment. The Sr. Policy Advisor also acts as an initial business development lead, searching for, responding to, and assessing potential business relationships and partnerships.

What You’ll Do

• Develop internal policy proposals and strategy
• Support legislative and regulatory policy proposals at the Federal, state, and municipal levels
• Develop and negotiate policy proposals and business development opportunities, advocating on behalf of Tesla to policy makers and regulators, as well as engaging community, industry, and related organizations
• Coalition building and 3rd party outreach

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 7 years of direct experience with policy and regulatory issues in the automotive sector is required
• Knowledge of sustainable transportation, automated vehicle and licensing laws
• Must have a proven track record for advancing critical policy initiatives
• Must be detail-oriented and well-organized self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to self-manage and committed to working in a fast-paced environment

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

• Develop internal policy proposals and strategy
• Support legislative and regulatory policy proposals at the Federal, state, and municipal levels
• Develop and negotiate policy proposals and business development opportunities, advocating on behalf of Tesla to policy makers and regulators, as well as engaging community, industry, and related organizations
• Coalition building and 3rd party outreac