Who we are:

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Senior Policy & Government Affairs Manager who will serve as the authoritative architect and strategic vanguard of the organization’s regulatory and legislative ecosystem. This role is a high-autonomy leadership position designed to architect a global policy strategy in direct partnership with Revenue Generation and Strategic Communications, ensuring a landscape that accelerates the adoption of telematics and AI innovation while proactively mitigating global regulatory risk. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As a Senior Policy & Government Affairs Manager, your key area of responsibility will be architecting global policy strategy, certifying the regulatory integrity of National Security Solutions (NSS), and acting as the primary strategic counselor to the executive suite to protect our "License to Operate." You will be responsible for synthesizing complex technical domains —including AI, V2X communications, and high-stakes FAR/DFAR compliance— into actionable business intelligence. You will need to work closely with Geotab’s Legal, Revenue, and Strategic Communications executives, as well as Product and Engineering teams and external government officials

To be successful in this role, you will be a high-autonomy leader and cross-functional diplomat with an entrepreneurial, self-starting approach to leadership. In addition, the successful candidate will have mastery of the legislative and executive rulemaking process, expert-level familiarity with the FAR/DFAR ecosystem, and the ability to distill hyper-technical telematics data into high-stakes briefings. You will also be able to manage multiple timelines and contrasting priorities to ensure the organization actively shapes the standards of data residency and encryption.

How you'll make an impact:

• Spearhead the development and execution of a comprehensive legislative roadmap to promote Geotab’s strategic goals while aggressively engaging internal and external stakeholders to remove or mitigate threats (e.g., restrictive data-access and privacy blockers).

• Command the organization’s presence before US Federal and State legislatures, state DOTs, DMVs, and law enforcement agencies, and leverage positions in aligned trade associations to ensure the company’s technical and business interests are prioritized. 

• Aid Global Compliance in their administration of internal-facing policies relating to government interactions, gratuities, and advocacy. 

• Lead the transformation of the Government Affairs function into an AI-first department where AI Skills perform all technically feasible functions (e.g., tracking laws and regulations, analyzing and predicting regulatory developments, drafting US agency RFI comments). 

• Establish rigorous protocols for verifying and validating AI-generated outputs, ensuring the quality and technical accuracy of all work produced via automated tools. 

• Synchronize US-based legislative strategies with global headquarters’ standards (e.g. GDPR, and ESG goals) to promote a unified corporate posture across international borders. 

• Collaborate with the National Security Solutions (NSS) Mission Leader to serve as a strategic advisor within Product and Engineering teams. 

• Navigate the friction between innovation and regulation by providing definitive guidance on state-level requirements (e.g., biometric laws, GPS tracking limitations, and data residency requirements) to promote product-market fit. 

• Drive the strategic success of NSS and government fleet contracts by designing and promoting technical alignment with US Federal requirements (e.g., FAR/DFAR, encryption standards, and satellite communications mandates). 

• Monitor, analyze, and communicate administrative rulemaking processes and proactively mitigate supply chain dependencies and supply-chain regulatory risks. 

• Lead high-stakes collaborations with Legal, Revenue, and Strategic Communications executives to provide real-time regulatory expertise. 

• Design sophisticated communication strategies that bolster the company's reputation among US Congressional, State, and local decision-makers to promote our competitive advantage. 

• Oversee the partnership with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to lobbying disclosure and “gift and honoraria” rules; mitigate the legal risks associated with field-team activities, promoting compliant interaction with public officials.

What you'll bring to the role:

• 8 - 10 years of experience leading government affairs and regulatory policy within a large-scale Telematics, Automotive Tech, or SaaS organization. 

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Law, Communications, or a related field (required); Juris Doctor or Masters in Data Science, Law, or Policy (highly preferred). 

• Deep, working knowledge of U.S., Canadian, and EU legal and regulatory processes, specifically the nuances of administrative rulemaking.

• Ability to collaborate with engineers to translate complex hardware/software specifications into persuasive policy narratives and handle frameworks like NIST/FedRAMP. 

• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to distill hyper-technical data for senior briefings and formal regulatory comments. 

• Proficiency in using AI tools for policy monitoring and leveraging data analytics (Excel/Google Sheets) to forecast legislative risks. 

• Demonstrated success in authoring in-house compliance policies regarding lobbying disclosures and political activity guidelines. 

• Ability to travel internationally (approximately 10%) as required.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

Why job seekers choose Geotab:

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work:

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

Geotab verifies candidates' eligibility to work in the United States through E-Verify, an internet-based system operated by U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services.

Other employment statements:

Geotab will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. Geotab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Geotab complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Geotab expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Geotab's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. If you would like more information about our EEO program or wish to file a complaint, please contact our EEO officer, Klaus Boeckers at HRCompliance@geotab.com. For more details, view a copy of the EEOC's Know Your Rights poster. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.