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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Samsara's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 4% of Samsara's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Samsara
- low 0 stale, 7 reposted of 260 open
- Hiring momentum
- 433 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 Samsara's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Samsara.
About this role
The Senior Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager at Samsara will be responsible for expanding the company's influence on Capitol Hill and developing opportunities that support its Public Sector business. This role involves representing Samsara before Congress, building relationships with key officials, and collaborating with the Public Sector Sales team to identify funding opportunities. The manager will also draft legislative materials, manage outside consultants, and stay informed on relevant legislative developments to shape the company's policy strategy.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 Samsara as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree required
- 8+ years of relevant experience in public policy, government affairs, or government
- Strong preference for appropriations-focused experience
- In-house government affairs experience ideally with sales coordination
- Deep understanding of federal appropriations and budget process
- Established relationships with congressional offices and federal agency officials
Nice to have
- Experience with DOT, surface transportation, infrastructure, or public safety funding programs
- Ability to translate government-to-business and business-to-government issues
- Ability to identify potential opportunities for sales enablement
- Familiarity with the physical operations, transportation, or public sector technology landscape
What you get
- Annual base salary range of $109,480 — $211,600 USD
- Performance-based bonus/variable pay
- Equity opportunities in a high-growth public company
- Flexible, employee-led remote model
- Professional development stipend
- Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
Worth weighing
- No specific salary figure for top performers mentioned
- Role requires significant experience in government affairs, which may limit entry-level candidates
- Position is remote but may require proximity to an office for collaboration
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Listed by Samsara on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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