Public Policy Manager IV

Spectraforce; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce is seeking a Public Policy Manager (US-based) to support global content regulation strategy. The role integrates legislative analysis, advocacy support, and cross-functional program management with partners across legal, policy, product, engineering, regulatory readiness, and operations.

Ideal candidates bring seven to ten years of policy experience, strong written communication, and the ability to foster consensus across complex workstreams while translating regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Policy, Human Rights, or related discipline.
• Seven to ten years in public policy or public institutions (regulatory authorities, legislature, think tanks, NGOs, advocacy).
• Expertise in internet technologies, data privacy, security, user safety and content regulation.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and policy advocacy skills.
• Experience directing cross-functional projects across domestic or international jurisdictions.
• Discretion and judgment handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Drive alignment on global content regulation strategy and policy to achieve favorable regulatory outcomes.
• Formulate strategic responses to regulatory developments affecting the enterprise, including legislative analysis, readiness, and advocacy planning.
• Partner with engineering, product, operations, and regulatory readiness teams to identify compliance gaps and co-design scalable solutions.
• Engage internal stakeholders across policy, legal, and integrity teams to build consensus on compliance frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to align workstreams, manage priorities, and track regulatory objectives.

Skills

Policy analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Global compliance

Regulatory readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Public Policy/Human Rights

Job description

The position requires a Public Policy Manager with seven to ten years of professional experience in legislative and policy analysis, stakeholder advocacy, regulatory readiness, and cross-functional program execution.

Integrity Regulation Policy team is seeking a U.S.-based Content Policy Manager to support its execution of global content regulation strategy.

This role integrates legislative and policy analysis, advocacy support, regulatory readiness, and cross-functional program management. The selected candidate will collaborate with legal, policy, product, engineering, regulatory readiness, and operations partners to translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance and co-develop scalable, practical compliance solutions.

Ideal candidates possess exceptional analytical and written communication skills, technical and product fluency, sound judgment, and a demonstrated ability to foster consensus across complex workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive organizational alignment on global content regulation strategy and policy to achieve favorable regulatory outcomes.
• Formulate strategic responses to regulatory developments affecting the enterprise, encompassing legislative analysis, operational readiness, and advocacy planning.
• Partner with engineering, product, operations, and regulatory readiness teams to identify compliance gaps and co-design scalable solutions.
• Engage internal stakeholders and subject matter experts across policy, legal, and integrity teams to build consensus on compliance frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across policy, product, legal, and operational units to align workstreams, manage strategic priorities, and track progress against regulatory objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Public Policy, Human Rights, or a related discipline.
• Seven to ten years of relevant experience within public policy or public institutions, including regulatory authorities, legislative bodies, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, or advocacy groups.
• Demonstrated expertise in policy domains related to internet technologies, data privacy, security, user safety, and content moderation, with an emphasis on content regulation and freedom of expression.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and policy advocacy, with strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Experience directing cross-functional projects and programs across domestic or international jurisdictions.
• Exemplary discretion and judgment when handling sensitive issues and confidential information.

Must-Have Skills

1. Policy and Legislative Analysis

• Minimum seven years of experience in the policy space.
• Experience handling both US and global issues.
• Preference for government or congressional background.

2. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Negotiation

• Ability to work cross-functionally across product, engineering, risk, and other teams.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

3. Global Compliance and Problem-Solving

• Experience supporting global compliance efforts.
• Ability to identify potential issues and determine when escalation is required.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Government or congressional experience.
• Prior client experience, particularly in policy roles.
• Global or international experience.

Key Projects and Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Combining legislative and policy analysis with cross-functional collaboration across product, engineering, and risk teams.
• Supporting global compliance efforts and internal alignment rather than external regulatory engagement.
• Acting as a problem-solver to identify when issues require escalation.