Education Policy & Growth Lead – Western States

Apple Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock plan

Relocation assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

Apple seeks a US Education Strategic Initiatives Lead (State) to bridge public policy, advocacy, and sales in the western states. You will shape education policy, funding, and strategy, while managing Apple’s interactions with state legislators and outcomes across K-20 and health sectors.

Travel up to 50% domestically and coordinate with the Government Affairs team to align funding, policy, and market dynamics with sales goals. Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in related fields are expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Background in public policy, government, legislative advocacy, and/or similar function in business development across multiple government sectors.
• Experience building coalitions to advance public policy and funding initiatives.
• Ability to translate complex legislative language and statutory funding streams into actionable sales strategies and pipeline growth.
• Outstanding communication skills and presentation skills, including ability to craft concise legislative reports, executive briefings, and policy presentations.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills with the ability to influence cross-functionally, navigate organizational structures, and lead complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, identify and enhance specific sales opportunities in the K-20 and government markets, as well as the health industry.
• Engage with elected officials, legislative staff, and department chiefs to champion policies and funding mechanisms that enable schools, higher education institutions, health and government entities to purchase Apple products.
• Create and maintain a level playing field in support of Apple products and solutions.
• Establish and maintain active partnerships with key education associations and other advocacy groups.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to regional sales managers and account teams, aligning public policy, state initiatives, funding, and market dynamics with sales strategies across the western states.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Apple's Government Affairs team.
• Communicate Apple's values and competitive advantages to elected officials, policymakers and public sector leadership.

Skills

Public policy

Government relations

Legislative advocacy

Strategic sales alignment

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Apple seeks a US Education Strategic Initiatives Lead (State) to bridge public policy, advocacy, and sales in the western states. You will shape education policy, funding, and strategy, while managing Apple’s interactions with state legislators and outcomes across K-20 and health sectors.

Travel up to 50% domestically and coordinate with the Government Affairs team to align funding, policy, and market dynamics with sales goals. Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in related fields are expected.