Regional Public Affairs Lead [AQ-12294]

About the role

Step into a pivotal role where you will be instrumental in navigating complex local landscapes, fostering crucial relationships, and driving the successful integration of groundbreaking transportation solutions into communities. Your expertise will directly influence market development, ensuring alignment with business milestones and regulatory timelines. If you have deep roots in public affairs, a sharp instinct for local politics, and the confidence to represent a visionary company in any setting, you are the leader we need to help build the future.

This position requires the ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Build regional public affairs strategies for diverse market portfolios, assessing community conditions and political landscapes to guide engagement levels at each stage of market development.
• Collaborate with in-market consultants to develop comprehensive market plans and achieve strategic goals.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with senior community stakeholders, including civic leaders, neighborhood associations, coalition partners, and key non-elected influencers across your markets.
• Support strategic mapping efforts in coordination with internal policy experts and consultants, identifying advocates and opportunities within your regions.
• Oversee the design and execution of community activations and events, ensuring each initiative aligns with market-specific objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, and mobilize local advocates to champion the company’s mission.
• Work cross-functionally with internal policy, operational, and communications and marketing teams to ensure community efforts are aligned with business priorities and regulatory timelines.
• Provide regular intelligence briefs to leadership on community sentiment, political developments, and emerging risks or opportunities across your region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 8 to 10 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, community organizing, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and coordinating with consultants or agencies and collaborating effectively across diverse internal teams.
• Strong political and community instincts, with a proven track record of navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Ability to operate independently across multiple markets while maintaining tight alignment with a central team.
• Persuasive communication skills, capable of representing the company effectively at community meetings, civic hearings, and senior stakeholder conversations.
• Experience in technology, transportation, or other regulated industries.

Benefits

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like:

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.