Global Head of Government Affairs
Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted about a month ago · $250,000.00-$300,000.00
or apply directly on Zipline 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- low 0 stale, 6 reposted of 342 open
- Hiring momentum
- 454 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zipline 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zipline .
About this role
As the Global Head of Government Affairs at Zipline, you will design and execute strategies to enhance the company's government and public affairs efforts globally. This role involves building and leading a team, advocating for legislation and regulations that support Zipline's operations, and fostering relationships with policymakers. You will also collaborate with various teams within the company to drive business objectives and navigate the regulatory landscape.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zipline as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 15+ years of progressively senior experience in global government affairs
- Experience building and leading high-performing teams
- Ability to communicate Zipline’s vision and value
- Persuasive communication skills
- Creative, first-principles thinker
Nice to have
- Experience with technology policy issues related to autonomy, robotics, drones, or aviation
What you get
- Starting cash range of $250,000.00-$300,000.00
- Equity compensation
- Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
- Sales incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
Worth weighing
- Significant travel required
- High-stakes, time-sensitive environment
- Role involves building strategy from scratch in an emerging regulatory space
Summarised from Zipline 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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