External Affairs Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Google; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 141,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Google LLC in Washington D.C. seeks an External Affairs Manager to advance state public policy initiatives and engage with national trade associations, think tanks, and advocacy groups.

You will help translate policy insights into Google’s public policy strategies, working with the State and Local GAPP team to align efforts across the country. The role focuses on building relationships, developing advocacy strategies, and representing Google at public events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience working on state technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, relevant industry associations, consulting, or corporate government affairs.
• Experience working with trade associations or public policy groups.
• Experience in state-level public policy issues.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead engagement on state-level public policy issues with national trade associations, think tanks, and issue advocacy groups.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to engage national third-party groups on critical state legislative and regulatory issues affecting the company.
• Collaborate with the State and Local GAPP team to identify policy priorities to bring in national partnerships to support advocacy efforts.
• Advise the company on the latest industry trends, best practices, and the sentiments of national stakeholders regarding state policy. Represent the company at public events and meetings with third parties, companies, and policymakers.
• Engage in broader trade association work, including coordinating policymaker events with trade associations and Google executives across the country.

Skills

State public policy experience

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

External Affairs Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Google Washington D.C., DC, USA

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience working on state technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, relevant industry associations, consulting, or corporate government affairs
• Experience working with trade associations or public policy groups.
• Experience in state-level public policy issues.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience developing and executing strategies and working with groups of internal and external stakeholders to manage projects.
• Experience with Internet and technology policy.
• Experience as a leader and collaborator with effective investigative and communications skills.
• Ability to integrate public policy with business strategy and corporate development

About the job

As a member of Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy team, you'll be part of a global government affairs team, working across regions, product areas, and functions. You’ll combine creativity and intellectual excellence with the organizational skills to manage various campaigns, projects and initiatives. In this role, you’ll advocate for Google to bring external perspectives back into the company to inform our perception and direction. You're passionate about the opportunity to shape the future of how we use and build technology for everyone.

Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP’s) US Federal Affairs team leads the company’s engagement on federal public policy. Within that team, the External Affairs team manages relationships with national trade associations, think tanks, and issue advocacy groups.

In this role, you will be specifically responsible for engaging with these national organizations on state policy issues. You will bring Google’s insights and perspectives to these groups. You will work closely with the State and Local GAPP team to deeply understand, and be able to convey their priorities. You will work closely with other members of the GAPP team to ensure our external engagement advances the company's relationships and public policy priorities.

Google takes its responsibilities seriously, including engaging with government and other stakeholders on important public policy challenges. The Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team leads the company’s engagement with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators and third-parties in the formation of public policy. Working closely with Google leaders, GAPP seeks to identify key policy issues, listen carefully to others’ views and opinions, and distill and share the company’s perspective on those issues with external stakeholders. While we focus on challenges affecting the internet, our issue areas are increasingly broad and encompass many areas where public policy, business, and technology intersect.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead engagement on state-level public policy issues with national trade associations, think tanks, and issue advocacy groups.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to engage national third-party groups on critical state legislative and regulatory issues affecting the company.
• Collaborate with the State and Local GAPP team to identify policy priorities to bring in national partnerships to support advocacy efforts.
• Advise the company on the latest industry trends, best practices, and the sentiments of national stakeholders regarding state policy. Represent the company at public events and meetings with third parties, companies, and policymakers.
• Engage in broader trade association work, including coordinating policymaker events with trade associations and Google executives across the country.

Salary

US: $141000 - $205000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Equity

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.

Equal Opportunity

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Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.