Economics & Policy Strategy Lead, Government Affairs

Google; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy team seeks an experienced economist to shape policy on technology and economics. You will coordinate with economists globally to develop compelling arguments, reports, and narratives for policy discussions, and advocate Google’s economic contributions to growth and opportunity.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. Applicants should bring deep economics experience related to technology, strong policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience on economic issues related to technology, including frequent interactions with policymakers.
• Experience in economics and technology policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy strategies with policymakers, economists, and colleagues worldwide to drive economic competitiveness and infrastructure growth.
• Collaborate with Google's economics and regional teams to develop arguments, reports, and narratives for policy issues.
• Articulate Google’s economic impact to policymakers, showing how products, investments, and infrastructure foster growth and opportunity.
• Analyze AI’s impact on labor and education and craft strategies for governments and private sector to ensure benefits for workers.

Skills

Economics

Policy analysis

Policy communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Technology policy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Economics

Job description

Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy team seeks an experienced economist to shape policy on technology and economics. You will coordinate with economists globally to develop compelling arguments, reports, and narratives for policy discussions, and advocate Google’s economic contributions to growth and opportunity.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. Applicants should bring deep economics experience related to technology, strong policy