Policy & Advocacy Lead (Remote)

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think. 

Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve given more than 300,000 autonomy-enabled rides to real people around the globe. And we’re just getting started. We’re hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.

Job Summary

May Mobility is entering an exciting phase of growth and our team is expanding quickly. We are looking for a Policy and Advocacy Lead to lead our federal and state policy and advocacy initiatives, manage, analyze and provide counsel on regulations, and collaborate with industry partners in the autonomous vehicle, mobility and tangential markets. This role will report to the Director of Government Business and will operate cross functionally with stakeholders across Business Development, Legal, Marketing, Channels & partnerships, Operations, Product, and Engineering. 

Job Priorities 

• Lead corporate policy and advocacy efforts for federal and state initiatives 
• Provide analysis and guidance on state and federal legislation that impacts May Mobility
• Work with partners, transportation, and safety industry trade associations to stay abreast of and provide input for upcoming regulation or legislation 
• Represent May at industry events and meet with government officials to educate on May 
• Work cross functionally with business development, marketing, customer success, and partnerships teams to inform of policy issues and messaging 
• Monitor and submit for statewide and federal grants in collaboration with business development and RFP team
• Develop briefs and memos around impactful federal and state policy and regulation
• Build relationships with federal, state, and local community stakeholders; be the “go to” for all things policy and advocacy 
• Develop frameworks for establishing social outcomes and benefits of AV technology and May’s unique approach 
• Work with research institutions and universities for collaborative learnings 
• Works closely with legal team on state autonomy certifications, requirements and developing internal policies for compliance 

Qualifications and Skills 

• Minimum of 3 years of policy and advocacy experience: AV or mobility background preferred but not required 
• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Communication, Political Science, Marketing, Transportation, Urban Planning, Law, Economics, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in policy in transportation, transit, automotive, mobility, urban planning, or autonomy desired 
• Excellent written and verbal skills 
• Mission-driven and committed to providing sustainable transportation for all 
• Strong relationship building skills 
• Ability to work on tight deadlines 
• Attention to detail and futuristic lens of how regulation can impact business; able to think broadly and make connections into industry trends, competitive landscape, political frameworks 
• Travel 25% of time 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.

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May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis. Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary. Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.