Senior Director, Government Affairs for Autonomous Freight

Einride; Washington; On-site; USD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Einride is seeking a senior policy leader based in Washington, DC to drive proactive regulatory strategies for driverless autonomous freight. You will build relationships with USDOT, Congress, and state regulators, and align policy with Einride’s global operations.

Lead cross-functional teams to translate complex autonomous tech concepts into compelling policy positions while coordinating with European regulatory affairs and pursuing opportunities across markets.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior level public policy background with focus on autonomous technology and freight mobility
• Experience with U.S. government agencies (USDOT, Congress) preferred
• Established network across Capitol Hill and federal transportation policy circles
• Strong ability to translate regulatory/technical concepts for policymakers

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute proactive legislative and regulatory strategies for driverless autonomous freight operations
• Build and maintain high-impact relationships with decision makers in U.S. Congress, USDOT, NHTSA, FMCSA, and state regulators
• Represent Einride in industry associations and regulatory workshops to shape policy standards
• Partner with internal Autonomous Technology, Safety, and Legal teams to translate technical systems into policy positions
• Coordinate policy strategy across states and identify federal/state grant opportunities
• Advise on European regulatory developments and international market expansion as needed

Skills

Public policy leadership

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder relations

Policy communication

Job description

Einride is seeking a senior policy leader based in Washington, DC to drive proactive regulatory strategies for driverless autonomous freight. You will build relationships with USDOT, Congress, and state regulators, and align policy with Einride’s global operations.

Lead cross-functional teams to translate complex autonomous tech concepts into compelling policy positions while coordinating with European regulatory affairs and pursuing opportunities across markets.