Manager, State Government Affairs - Midwest

Apple; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Madison, WI, seeks a Senior State Government Affairs leader to develop policy and strategy and guide Apple’s interactions with state legislators. Experience at the state/local level and as a policy advocate is essential to drive engagement and advocacy programs.

You will lead policy initiatives, draft background materials, and travel across the U.S. to represent Apple’s interests with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in government or advocacy roles at state or local level.
• Experience leading policy portfolios and coordinating policy events.
• Ability to simplify complex tech policy for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement public policy initiatives and engagement strategies with state and local lobbyists.
• Develop relationships with partners, industry associations, and relevant nonprofits.
• Communicate policy priorities and provide feedback on policy initiatives.
• Draft policy materials for meetings and engagement.
• Travel extensively within the state and across all 50 states, averaging 2-5 trips per month during session.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy communication

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Job description

Madison, Wisconsin, United States Corporate Functions

The Government Affairs team helps develop policy and strategy on a range of issues, and manages Apple’s interactions with legislators. Our team has experience working at a high level in government, as well as experience working as policy advocates. We have a strong passion for crafting policy and strategic engagement campaigns that impact Apple’s state and local government business for many years to come.

Description

As a senior member of our State Government Affairs team, you will develop policy and strategy and lead Apple’s interactions with state legislators. Your experience working at the state or local level in government, as well as working as a policy advocate will be vital to this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement public policy initiatives and engagement strategies with state and local lobbyists.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key partners, as well as with industry trade associations, legislative and executive organizations and related nonprofit groups.
• Effectively communicate policy priorities and provide feedback on policy initiatives.
• Draft policy and background materials for relevant meetings and engagement.
• Travel extensively, both within your state territory and nationally across all 50 states. During session, expect an average of 2-5 trips per month.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in government, government relations, or other advocacy/engagement roles at the state or local level working in/with executive and legislative offices and with extensive knowledge of the legislative process.
• Experience leading a portfolio of policy issues and coordinating policy-focused events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advocating before states on behalf of members, corporations, trade associations, or any other interest groups and leading engagement with key organizations and related nonprofits.
• Knowledge of the policy issues relevant to Apple.
• Understanding of complicated technology issues and the ability to simplify them for non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to concisely summarize sophisticated issues and policies to create advocacy points and strategy.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced work environment.
• Creative problem-solving history, ability to work collaboratively and under short timelines.
• Excellent leadership skills and professional presence.
• Highly motivated, self-starter and able to manage competing priorities.
• Standout colleague and willingness to pitch in when needed.

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