State Public Policy & External Affairs Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Google LLC in Washington D.C. seeks an External Affairs Manager to advance state public policy initiatives and engage with national trade associations, think tanks, and advocacy groups.

You will help translate policy insights into Google’s public policy strategies, working with the State and Local GAPP team to align efforts across the country. The role focuses on building relationships, developing advocacy strategies, and representing Google at public events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience working on state technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, relevant industry associations, consulting, or corporate government affairs.
• Experience working with trade associations or public policy groups.
• Experience in state-level public policy issues.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead engagement on state-level public policy issues with national trade associations, think tanks, and issue advocacy groups.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to engage national third-party groups on critical state legislative and regulatory issues affecting the company.
• Collaborate with the State and Local GAPP team to identify policy priorities to bring in national partnerships to support advocacy efforts.
• Advise the company on the latest industry trends, best practices, and the sentiments of national stakeholders regarding state policy. Represent the company at public events and meetings with third parties, companies, and policymakers.
• Engage in broader trade association work, including coordinating policymaker events with trade associations and Google executives across the country.

Skills

State public policy experience

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google LLC in Washington D.C. seeks an External Affairs Manager to advance state public policy initiatives and engage with national trade associations, think tanks, and advocacy groups.

You will help translate policy insights into Google’s public policy strategies, working with the State and Local GAPP team to align efforts across the country. The role focuses on building relationships, developing advocacy strategies, and representing Google at public events.