Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager, State/Local

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant public policy, political, and/or government experience and an in-depth understanding of the policymaking process and government relations in the United States.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in state and local government affairs and advocacy (e.g., legislative wins, relationships with officials, involvement with third parties, etc.).
• Skilled at persuasively and diplomatically advocating complex policy positions before a wide variety of audiences.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to concisely summarize policy issues and advocacy points.
• Experience managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
• Ability to thrive in new situations, learn quickly, jump in, and responsibly manage one’s own time and deliverables in a remote work environment.
• Teammate with a strong willingness to pitch in as necessary.
• Passion for and knowledge of emerging technology and related public policy issues.
• Experience in state or local government, in advocacy, or in-house on issues facing highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge and experience with privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, transportation, or other public policy issues related to data-driven industries.
• In-house experience at another technology company.
• The ability to effectively translate government-to-business and business-to-government issues.
• The ability to issue spot, identifying potential opportunities for sales enablement and challenges before they materialize.

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Annual Base Salary

$90,737.50—$137,250 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.