Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager, Wiz

Google LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 141.000 - 205.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

Public holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Google is seeking a Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager for Wiz in Washington, DC. You will lead policy initiatives, engage with federal policymakers, and shape regulatory strategies advancing cloud and AI security interests.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership across Legal, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Sales, with experience in cybersecurity, cloud, data flows, and AI policy. It offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government or industry associations.
• Experience with emerging tech policy trends (cybersecurity, cloud, data flow, AI) within government or private sector.

Responsabilidades

• Lead growth and maturity of Wiz government affairs program and educate federal policymakers.
• Identify and lead government affairs products for internal and external use.
• Advise Global Head of Government Affairs on policy developments and strategic planning.
• Engage third-party influencers to support Wiz priorities.
• Publish and communicate Wiz policy positions publicly and on the record.

Conocimientos

Technology policy

Public policy trends

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory communication

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager, Wiz

Google Washington, 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

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, or relevant private sector or industry associations.
• Experience with emerging technology public policy trends in the areas such as cybersecurity, cloud, cross-border data flow and digital trade, competition, or artificial intelligence.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience leading complex initiatives across cross-functional teams (e.g., Legal, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Sales teams).
• Expertise and relationships with state, local or international governments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex regulatory and policy matters into easily understood language.
• Excellent people and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

About the job

Wiz, recently acquired by Google, is reinventing cloud and AI security, empowering the world to thrive in a rapidly changing technology ecosystem. We are on a mission to help organizations secure everything they build and run. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values talent.

In this role, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively in building and implementing a strategic policy and advocacy agenda focused on driving new federal policies that create a resilient digital infrastructure for the cloud and AI era.

You will communicate policy opportunities and risks to corporate and government leaders, shape new cyber policy through proposed regulatory and industry standards, and serve as an experienced hard worker in executive and legislative branch processes to ensure our core interests are represented.

Google Client Services, an entity within the Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team, manages the company’s engagement with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators and third-parties in the formation of public policy in the United States. 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 perspectives with external stakeholders. While we focus on challenges affecting the Internet, our issue areas are increasingly broad and encompass areas where public policy, business, and technology intersect.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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

• Support the continued growth and maturity of the Wiz government affairs program, with a focus on educating federal policymakers, crafting a favorable regulatory environment and providing support to public sector market development.
• Identify the need for, and lead the development of, government affairs products for both internal and external consumption.
• Assist and advise the Global Head of Government Affairs for Wiz on policy developments, challenges and opportunities, including both tactical and long-term strategic planning.
• Manage engagement with third-party influencers in the policy environment, including think tanks, civil society groups, philanthropies and other bodies in support of Wiz priorities.
• Publish, communicate publicly and on the record on behalf of Wiz.

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