Head of U.S. Federal Affairs

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Head of U.S. Federal Affairs to join our Government & Aviation Affairs team. This role is hybrid based in Washington, D.C.

This executive-level position will lead Wing’s federal policy and government relations strategy in the United States, reporting to the Director of Global Policy, Government & Community Affairs. This leader will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive federal engagement strategy to advance Wing’s leadership in the drone delivery industry and create a clear regulatory pathway for scalable, autonomous operations. The successful candidate is a proven public policy strategist who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. We are looking for an intrinsically driven leader who can navigate complex legislative and regulatory challenges, build and maintain high-level relationships with key federal stakeholders (including the White House, FAA, DOT, DHS, DOC, and Congress), and work cross-functionally to align our public policy goals with our business and operational roadmaps.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute Wing’s comprehensive U.S. federal legislative and political strategy to enable Wing's commercial expansion.
• Serve as Wing’s primary representative to high-level officials in the U.S. Congress, the White House, and additional agencies, building and maintaining key relationships on behalf of Wing.
• Lead and mentor a team of federal affairs professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and strategic impact.
• Analyze federal legislation, proposed rules (NPRMs), and executive orders to assess their impact on Wing's operations and long-term strategy.
• Draft and propose legislative text that promotes Wing’s top priorities.
• Advocate on Wing’s behalf by working hand in hand with the global policy team to draft and submit public comments, white papers, and testimony for congressional hearings.
• Collaborate with internal partners, including Policy, Regulatory, Legal, Flight Operations, Product, and Engineering, to ensure Wing’s policy positions reflect our technical capabilities and business objectives.
• Manage external consultants and relationships with industry trade associations to amplify Wing's policy priorities.
• Advise Wing’s senior leadership on federal political, legislative, and regulatory developments, risks, and opportunities.

What You’ll Need:

• 15+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing high-performing teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience scaling a company's government relations function or navigating a novel regulatory landscape for a new technology.
• A demonstrable network of high-level, bipartisan relationships across the U.S. Congress, the White House, and relevant federal agencies (DOT, DHS, DOC).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical and regulatory concepts for executive and government audiences.