Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager, State/Local

Samsara
Chicago
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 90,737.5 - 137,250 annuallyFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicyExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Collaboration","Communication","Persuasion","Diplomacy","Project management"]

Develop and execute public policy strategies for U.S. state and local markets, focusing on East Coast, Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast. Track bills and regulations, assess impact, and shape engagement plans that support business goals. Partner with sales teams to influence adoption of Samsara technologies through policy initiatives. Build relationships with government leaders and trade associations, manage outside consultants, and support legislative filings, testimony, and stakeholder content.

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Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager, State/Local

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Job Summary

Develop and execute public policy strategies for U.S. state and local markets, focusing on East Coast, Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast. Track bills and regulations, assess impact, and shape engagement plans that support business goals. Partner with sales teams to influence adoption of Samsara technologies through policy initiatives. Build relationships with government leaders and trade associations, manage outside consultants, and support legislative filings, testimony, and stakeholder content.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Help develop and execute policy strategies advancing business goals in key U.S. state and local markets.
  • •Identify and track proposed bills, regulations, and policy positions; develop engagement strategies and keep the business informed.
  • •Work closely with sales teams to create tailwinds and affect adoption of Samsara technologies through policy initiatives.
  • •Build and maintain relationships with governors, mayors, state legislators, regulatory officials, and trade associations.
  • •Assist with filings, comments, testimony, and manage outside consultants; collaborate on policymaker-facing content.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 90,737.5 - 137,250 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceParental LeaveRemote WorkLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree required.
  • •5+ years of relevant public policy, political, and/or government experience with an in-depth understanding of U.S. policymaking and government relations.
  • •Demonstrated knowledge and experience in state and local government affairs and advocacy.
  • •Skilled at persuasively and diplomatically advocating complex policy positions to diverse audiences.
  • •Experience managing multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment.
Experience:5+ yearsPublic policyGovernment relationsState and local governmentAdvocacyPolitical experience
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CollaborationCommunicationPersuasionDiplomacyProject management
Languages:English

Company Brief

Samsara
Provides an integrated IoT platform combining hardware sensors, cameras, and cloud-based software to help businesses monitor vehicles, equipment, and operations for fleet management, safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Industry: Supply Chain Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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