Sr. Policy Advisor, West Coast

What To Expect
The Sr. Policy Advisor will be focused on state legislative work and building relationships with regulatory bodies on the West Coast and in the Mountain West states. This person will interface with state leads internally and business partners externally to drive state and local level policies on Tesla's behalf. This position will sit in Palo Alto, CA.

What You'll Do

Serve as the primary advocate of state level policies—legislative and/or regulatory—impacting Tesla in California and the West Coast in all aspects of its business

Engage with state officials—legislators, constitutional officers, appointees, and other public officials—in order to accomplish Tesla’s policy objectives

Work with trade associations, allies, and stakeholders to build consensus on policies or proposals, including developing advocacy campaigns, public relations or communications strategies

Be responsive to needs of Tesla leadership and internal business units

Assist internal business units in problem-solving building, land use, air quality, and other permitting and policy issues impacting Tesla’s facilities

Partner with other internal teams and external stakeholders to develop and implement community outreach initiatives or events

What You'll Bring

Bachelors Degree in relevant field or other advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability

Five to ten years’ experience in state government affairs, political or grassroots organizing, or policy advocacy

Demonstrated history of managing policy initiatives or campaigns

Excellent relationships with state officials, particularly in Sacramento

Superb judgment and emotional intelligence with ability to resolve contentious issues, and forge consensus and build coalitions among divergent views

Independent, self-directed team player who is enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Knowledge of relevant transportation, electric vehicle, and clean energy policies

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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