Senior Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager

Who we are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale. Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. About the role: Samsara's Public Policy and Government Affairs team is looking for a Senior Public Policy & Government Affairs Manager to expand our work on Capitol Hill and beyond to help develop and drive new tailwind opportunities to support Samsara’s Public Sector business. This is a senior, highly cross-functional role for someone with a track record of moving concepts to reality, building coalitions, and navigating the authorizing and appropriations process to drive powerful programmatic and funding opportunities to enable U. S. cities, states, and the Federal Government to adopt technologies that improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of their operations. This person will represent Samsara directly before Congress, and will work closely with our Public Sector Sales team to identify and generate opportunities. This role will also work closely with outside consultants – developing, prioritizing, and actioning campaigns – and will be looked to as an expert in the field. This role is based in Washington, D.

C. and reports to the Head of Global Public Policy & Government Affairs. You should apply if: - You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely. - You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development and opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment. - You're energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers. - You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. In this role, you will: - Represent Samsara directly before Congress, building and maintaining relationships with members, committee staff (particularly on appropriations and authorizing committees), and select federal agency officials. - Be proactive. Identify and generate new funding or programmatic opportunities — formula funding, grant programs, appropriations language, and other mechanisms — that Public Sector Sales can sell into at the local, state, and federal level. - Build and maintain a living, prioritized opportunities list, bringing clear, well-reasoned recommendations on where to focus — grounded in market opportunity, feasibility, timing, and cost to pursue.