Date Posted:
May 28, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Director of Government Affairs & Policy
Office/Company:
Einride
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07257
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
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Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Lead Einride’s federal and state-level political strategy in the United States.- Lead federal and state strategy — Manage DC presence and build institutional trust with regulators and agencies.- 10–15 years of experience in government affairs or political strategy, with deep ties to Washington D.C. and federal institutions.
Responsibilities:
• - Lead federal and state strategy — Manage DC presence and build institutional trust with regulators and agencies.
• - Design creative playbooks — Create “campaign-style” activations to advance Einride’s positions and scale autonomous freight.
• - Build long-term footprints — Develop partnerships with ports, universities, and industry coalitions to drive the commercial pipeline.
• - Partner with Comms — Win media attention and shape the public narrative around autonomous freight.
• - Leverage government relationships — Secure PPPs, support RFPs, and convert political interest into contracts.
• - Represent Einride — Speak at industry events and congressional briefings as a leading voice in policy.
Qualifications:
• - 10–15 years of experience in government affairs or political strategy, with deep ties to Washington D.C. and federal institutions.
• - Proven track record in complex, fast-moving sectors like technology, mobility, energy, or defense.
• - Experience building GA functions from the ground up, including managing external lobbyists and coalitions.
• - Ability to develop proactive frameworks and model legislation rather than reacting to existing processes.
• - Skill translating policy into business outcomes and tangible commercial results.
• - Exceptional public affairs and media experience, able to represent the company at the highest levels of government.
Instructions:
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