Public Policy Manager, Search

Google Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 141,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick time

Maternity leave and Baby bonding leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Google Inc. in Washington D.C. is seeking a Mid-level Public Policy Manager for the Search team. You will lead policy analysis and external engagement, coordinating with product, engineering, legal, and safety teams to shape policy guidance for core Search products.

The role focuses on balancing innovation with regulatory considerations across health, finance, and personalization, while navigating a highly matrixed organization and global policy landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in policy analysis and campaigns, working on technology issues or the policy environments that surround them.
• 7 years of experience working within government, think tanks, public interest groups, technology industry groups, or corporate public policy organizations.
• Experience with regulatory issues related to data privacy, content moderation, or consumer protection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive strategies to manage political risks and address government relations problems. Engage with stakeholders and allied organizations in policy campaigns.
• Monitor global legislative and emerging policy developments impacting Search (e.g., Generative AI, personalization, health, finance) to understand business and user impacts.
• Translate policy strategies into execution plans. Act as the team contact for Search engineering, collaborating with Legal, Marketing, PR, and Trust and Safety to launch policy-friendly products.
• Draft policy briefs develop narratives explaining Search's value, emphasizing how it serves users in sensitive sectors while respecting privacy.

Skills

Policy analysis

Public policy

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree in Public Policy, Law, International Relations, or related field

Job description

Google Washington D.C., DC, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Share Public Policy Manager, Search

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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in policy analysis and campaigns, working on technology issues or the policy environments that surround them.
• 7 years of experience working within government, think tanks, public interest groups, technology industry groups, or corporate public policy organizations.
• Experience with regulatory issues related to data privacy, content moderation, or consumer protection.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Law, International Relations, or a related field.
• Subject matter expertise in a highly regulated industry, especially health policy (e.g., medical misinformation, health data regulations) or financial services policy (e.g., fintech regulation, consumer financial protection).

About the job

The Knowledge and Information (K&I) Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team is at the center of the high-stakes conversations shaping the future of technology today, engaging with policymakers to serve as a catalyst for responsible innovation.

The Search Government Affairs pod acts as the vital policy bridge for core Search products. We coordinate strategically between external policy discussions and internal teams, working shoulder-to-shoulder with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Trust and Safety to translate fast-moving global political developments into actionable product guidance.

As a Public Policy Manager for Search, you will address the most complex issues facing the technology industry. The GAPP team manages the company’s political and policy strategy, driving external engagement with policymakers, regulators, and civil society. In this role, you will focus specifically on the intersection of Search technologies and highly sensitive areas, including personalization, health, and finance.

You will ensure that Search products are built responsibly and reflect a sophisticated understanding of the global regulatory landscape. You will help navigate evolving user expectations and dialogue with policy experts regarding the impact of generative AI-powered features and age-appropriate access to information.

This role requires an individual who thrives in emerging policy discussions about technology and global regulations. Success requires not just political acumen, but the determination and communication skills necessary to navigate deeply matrixed internal stakeholders and align engaging priorities.

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

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Develop and execute proactive strategies to manage political risks and address government relations problems. Engage with stakeholders and allied organizations in policy campaigns.
• Monitor global legislative and emerging policy developments impacting Search (e.g., Generative AI, personalization, health, finance) to understand business and user impacts.
• Translate policy strategies into execution plans. Act as the team contact for Search engineering, collaborating with Legal, Marketing, PR, and Trust and Safety to launch policy-friendly products.
• Draft policy briefs develop narratives explaining Search's value, emphasizing how it serves users in sensitive sectors while respecting privacy.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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