About this role

Manage Skydio’s state and local government policy strategy
Develop and maintain relationships with key organizations
Monitor and analyze state and municipal legislation impacting drone operations
Collaborate closely with Skydio’s Policy, Regulatory, SLED, and Communications teams
Represent Skydio at state and local conferences, hearings, and policy roundtables
Drive storytelling and thought leadership

7+ years of experience in state or local government relations, public policy, or strategy
Proven success working with state and local officials, senior staff, and agency leaders
History of developing legislation and policy frameworks
Experience building partnerships and driving strategic initiatives
Demonstrated success fostering relationships that support both policy impact and market growth
Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts
Collaborative leadership style
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and strategic skills
Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time
A B.A. or B.S. degree required; advanced degree preferred

Senior Manager or Director, State and Local Policy

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