Sr. Policy Advisor, Autonomous Vehicles

What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a Sr. Policy Advisor to join the Public Policy & Business Development team. The assigned territory for this position will be North America, with a preference for California or Texas. Tesla’s Policy team supports the company’s objectives by engaging key stakeholders on a broad range of policy platforms, including legislative, municipal, business development and regulatory matters to support autonomous vehicle deployment. The Sr. Policy Advisor also acts as an initial business development lead, searching for, responding to, and assessing potential business relationships and partnerships.

What You'll Do

Develop internal policy proposals and strategy

Support legislative and regulatory policy proposals at the Federal, state, and municipal levels

Develop and negotiate policy proposals and business development opportunities, advocating on behalf of Tesla to policy makers and regulators, as well as engaging community, industry, and related organizations

Coalition building and 3rd party outreach

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability

7 years of direct experience with policy and regulatory issues in the automotive sector is required

Knowledge of sustainable transportation, automated vehicle and licensing laws

Must have a proven track record for advancing critical policy initiatives

Must be detail-oriented and well-organized self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills

Must be able to self-manage and committed to working in a fast-paced environment

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$68,000 - $300,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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