Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Economic Policy

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

Job summary

Google is seeking a seasoned professional for its Government Affairs and Public Policy team in San Francisco. You will collaborate with policymakers, economists, and regional teams to craft economic arguments, reports, and policy narratives that address technology and innovation while showcasing Google’s economic impact.

You will engage with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators, and external stakeholders to shape public policy directions.

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

• Learn more about benefits at Google.
• Work with policymakers, economists, and colleagues around the world to develop policy strategies that drive economic competitiveness, enable infrastructure growth, support AI development, and address workforce and education issues.
• Partner closely with Google's economics team and regional teams around the world to develop economic arguments, reports, and narratives that help policymakers address complex issues related to technology and innovation.
• Assess and articulate Google’s economic impact for policymakers including how Google's products, investments, and infrastructure can support economic growth and broaden access to economic opportunity.
• Analyze AI’s impact on labor and education, and develop strategies for governments and the private sector to ensure that these technologies benefit workers across all sectors of the economy.

Skills

Economics

Policy communication

Tech policy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree in Economics

Job description

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Minimum 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.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree or other advanced degrees in Economics.
• Experience working with international teams and executing strategies to deliver policy solutions.
• Ability to gather insights and communicate about complex technology policy issues to policymakers and a general audience.
• Ability to collaborate and build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

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.

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.

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

US: $181000 - $247000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Work with policymakers, economists, and colleagues around the world to develop policy strategies that drive economic competitiveness, enable infrastructure growth, support AI development, and address workforce and education issues.
• Partner closely with Google's economics team and regional teams around the world to develop economic arguments, reports, and narratives that help policymakers address complex issues related to technology and innovation.
• Assess and articulate Google’s economic impact for policymakers including how Google's products, investments, and infrastructure can support economic growth and broaden access to economic opportunity.
• Analyze AI’s impact on labor and education, and develop strategies for governments and the private sector to ensure that these technologies benefit workers across all sectors of the economy.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .