External Affairs Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Google•Washington, DC

8h•$141,000 - $205,000

About The Position

As a member of Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team, this role is part of a global government affairs team working across regions, product areas, and functions. The External Affairs Manager advocates for Google and brings external perspectives into the company to inform its understanding and direction. The role focuses on engaging national trade associations, think tanks, and issue advocacy groups on state policy issues, conveying Google’s insights and perspectives, and working closely with the State and Local GAPP team and other GAPP colleagues to advance the company’s relationships and public policy priorities. Google’s GAPP team engages executive branch officials, legislators, regulators, and third parties in public policy formation, with issue areas spanning the intersection of public policy, business, and technology.

Requirements

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 with state-level public policy issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and executing strategies and working with internal and external stakeholder groups to manage projects.
Experience with Internet and technology policy.
Experience as a leader and collaborator, with effective investigative and communications skills.
Ability to integrate public policy with business strategy and corporate development.

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 and bring national partnerships into advocacy efforts.
Advise the company on industry trends, best practices, and national stakeholders’ sentiments regarding state policy.
Represent the company at public events and meetings with third parties, companies, and policymakers.
Coordinate policymaker events with trade associations and Google executives across the country as part of broader trade association work.