External Affairs Manager, US Federal Affairs, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Google•Washington, DC

2d•$141,000 - $205,000

About The Position

As a member of Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team, the External Affairs Manager will work across regions, product areas, and functions as part of a global government affairs team. The role combines policy advocacy, relationship management, campaign and project coordination, and engagement with external stakeholders. The manager will bring external perspectives back into Google to inform the company’s perception and direction on technology and public policy. On the US Federal External Affairs team, the manager will oversee day-to-day engagement with a portfolio of third-party organizations, including think tanks, civil society organizations, public interest groups, and advocacy coalitions. The role connects Google’s internal policy leads, legal teams, product specialists, and researchers with external experts and organizations, while helping ensure external engagement aligns with internal priorities. Google’s GAPP team leads the company’s engagement with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators, and third parties in the formation of public policy. The team identifies key policy issues, listens to stakeholders, and communicates Google’s perspective on issues where public policy, business, and technology intersect.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
At least 7 years of professional experience in public policy, government affairs, coalition management, or issue advocacy.
Experience working directly with or within think tanks, civil society organizations, or government, including Congressional or Administration staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at a leading public interest or civil society advocacy organization.
Staff experience in the U.S. Congress or the Executive Branch.
Understanding of the public policy-making process and how it is influenced.
Strong familiarity with and relationships in the Washington, D.C. think tank, advocacy, and civil society community.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, including a track record of executing multi-stakeholder events, briefing series, and operational workflows with high attention to detail.
Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to represent Google credibly and build consensus among stakeholders with differing viewpoints.

Responsibilities

Drive ongoing policy dialogue and relationship management with third-party partners, including think tanks, advocacy groups, and civil society organizations.
Build substantive consensus and track external policy output across priority areas such as AI governance, workforce development, online trust and safety, and pro-innovation regulation.
Connect Google’s internal policy leads, legal teams, product specialists, and researchers with external think tanks, fellows, and policy experts.
Maintain connectivity with internal stakeholders so that communication with external organizations aligns with internal priorities.
Plan, coordinate, and execute policy roundtables, working groups, salon dinners, and coalition briefings.
Support portfolio administration with team leadership, including coordinating third-party grant agreements, budget tracking, Purchase Order workflows, and operational tracking to support execution and compliance across external partnerships.