Regional Policy Lead — Cloud & Government Affairs

Google Inc.; Missouri; Remote; USD 141,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud’s Government Affairs and Public Policy team seeks a Regional Manager to advance policy and public‑policy initiatives across state and local markets. You will serve as the Google Cloud representative to governors, legislators, IT leaders, and third‑party groups, coordinating engagement with internal teams to support growth and policy objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's or equivalent, 7+ years in technology policy, and experience with state government.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, industry, think tanks, public interest groups, law, or relevant industry associations.
• Experience within state and local government.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Google Cloud's policy and government affairs strategy for assigned regional states.
• Manage and coordinate a network of contract lobbyists and public affairs firms to advance technical infrastructure and proactive policy engagement.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with governors’ offices, state legislators, local elected officials, state agencies, local permitting authorities, and trade associations.
• Shape and advance the company’s positions on key issues, including government procurement, energy, tax policy, permitting, and infrastructure development. Track and analyze legislation, regulation, and local policy trends that could affect the company’s operations, investment, or growth.
• Partner with internal technical teams and external upstream and downstream stakeholder groups to advance technical infrastructure needs for our users and customers, ensuring a unified approach regarding economic, social, and environmental benefits of Google Cloud investments in new and existing markets.

Skills

Policy experience

State & local government

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Google Cloud’s Government Affairs and Public Policy team seeks a Regional Manager to advance policy and public‑policy initiatives across state and local markets. You will serve as the Google Cloud representative to governors, legislators, IT leaders, and third‑party groups, coordinating engagement with internal teams to support growth and policy objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's or equivalent, 7+ years in technology policy, and experience with state government.