Remote State & Local Policy Leader

Google; Oklahoma; Remote; USD 141,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Google seeks an experienced Government Affairs leader to develop and steer Google Cloud's policy and government affairs strategy for assigned regional states. You will collaborate with Google Cloud and internal teams to advance public policy and infrastructure needs, serving as the company's representative to policymakers and trade groups.

Role requires strong relationship building with governors’ offices, state legislators, and agencies, plus readiness to travel up to 50% to support cross‑state

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 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 development

Stakeholder engagement

Public administration knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Google seeks an experienced Government Affairs leader to develop and steer Google Cloud's policy and government affairs strategy for assigned regional states. You will collaborate with Google Cloud and internal teams to advance public policy and infrastructure needs, serving as the company's representative to policymakers and trade groups.

Role requires strong relationship building with governors’ offices, state legislators, and agencies, plus readiness to travel up to 50% to support cross‑state