Government Affairs Lead

11105 Expedia, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness and travel reimbursement

Travel discounts

Job summary

Expedia Group is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to develop and lead engagements with state and local governments across North America. You will coordinate with legal, tax, policy, compliance, and communications teams to advance Expedia's public policy positions and support regulatory strategies.

You will manage relationships with elected officials, build coalitions, and craft policy communications. This role emphasizes strategic oversight, education, and advocacy in a dynamic travel

Qualifications

• Experience in public policy, community organization, media and communications, and advocacy strategy development and implementation.
• Understanding of local and state government processes and structures.
• Fluency in reading, understanding, and communicating public policy language.

Responsibilities

• Identify and respond to regulatory challenges and opportunities with internal teams.
• Track proposed legislation and administrative actions and update internal teams on impact.
• Lobby and advocate for Expedia Group’s public policy positions with state and local governments.
• Lead government relations assets and resources including local contract lobby teams and partnerships.
• Serve as a policy and advocacy expert for teams across the Company.
• Draft and deliver communications materials alongside the Public Affairs team.

Skills

Public policy

Community organization

Media & communications

Advocacy strategy

Policy language

Stakeholder communication

Project prioritization

Strategic thinking

Job description

Expedia Group is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to develop and lead engagements with state and local governments across North America. You will coordinate with legal, tax, policy, compliance, and communications teams to advance Expedia's public policy positions and support regulatory strategies.

You will manage relationships with elected officials, build coalitions, and craft policy communications. This role emphasizes strategic oversight, education, and advocacy in a dynamic travel