Sr. Policy Advisor, State Policy
The Policy Advisor will be focused on state legislative work and building relationships with regulatory bodies within a region of states. This person will interface with state leads internally and business partners externally to drive state and local level policies on Tesla's behalf. This position will sit in Washington D.C. or any other major U.S. location.
- Develop and execute state policy strategies —legislative and/or regulatory—impacting Tesla in all aspects of its business within that specific region
- Engage with state and local officials—legislators, constitutional officers, appointees, and other public officials—to accomplish Tesla’s policy objectives
- Work with trade associations, allies, and stakeholders to build consensus on policies or proposals, including developing advocacy campaigns, public relations or communications strategies
- Be responsive to needs of Tesla leadership and internal business units
- Assist internal business units in problem-solving building, land use, air quality, and other permitting and policy issues impacting Tesla’s facilities
- Partner with other internal teams and external stakeholders to develop and implement community outreach initiatives or events
- Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
- Five to ten years’ experience in state government affairs, political or grassroots organizing, or policy advocacy
- Demonstrated history of managing policy initiatives or campaigns
- Excellent relationships with state officials
- Superb judgment and emotional intelligence with ability to resolve contentious issues, and forge consensus and build coalitions among divergent views
- Independent, self-directed team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and has excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge of relevant transportation, electric vehicle, and clean energy policies
