Public Incentives & Sustainability Policy Manager (Sustainability)

TL;DR

Public Incentives & Sustainability Policy Manager (Sustainability): Managing government grant acquisition and transportation policy to accelerate the adoption of electric and autonomous freight with an accent on regulatory affairs and sustainability frameworks. Focus on securing federal and state incentives, resolving regulatory hurdles for heavy-duty EVs, and translating carbon market intelligence into strategic recommendations.

Location: Hybrid; must be based in Austin, TX or New York, NY

Salary: $155,000 – $170,000 per year (for NYC candidates)

Company

hirify.global is a global company transforming road freight using digital, electric, and autonomous technologies to enable sustainable logistics.

What you will do

• Identify, apply for, and manage compliance for federal, state, and local government incentives.
• Act as the primary US advocate with transportation authorities to resolve regulatory hurdles, such as weight allowance permits.
• Monitor and engage with the evolving policy landscape regarding carbon markets, zero-emission zones, SBTi, and GLEC frameworks.
• Translate policy intelligence into concrete strategic recommendations for commercial and operational workstreams.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, sustainability, or public funding within transportation, energy, or clean technology.
• Must be based in Austin, TX or New York, NY.
• Expertise in securing government grants and navigating the US clean transportation policy landscape.
• Knowledge of carbon credit markets, renewable energy certificates, and sustainability reporting frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in program management, written/verbal communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Nice to have

• Established relationships with government entities in the clean transportation or energy space.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401k with employer match.
• Generous time off including 25 days PTO, 15 sick days, and 15 US holidays.
• Wellness allowance.