Government Affairs Manager

Expedia Group•USA - California - Virtual, CA

1d•$137,000 - $219,000•Remote

About The Position

Expedia Group is seeking a Manager, Government and Corporate Affairs to develop and lead engagements with state and local governments in coordination with global strategy and internal business, legal, policy and compliance, and communications teams. This individual contributor role has strategic oversight and responsibility for building and sustaining Expedia Group’s public policy operations in an important region of North America. The role involves proactively engaging elected officials and community partners at state and local levels to educate audiences about Expedia Group’s policy positions.

Requirements

Experience in public policy, community organization, media and communications, and advocacy strategy development and implementation.
Understanding of local and state government processes and structures.
Ability to read, understand, and communicate public policy language fluently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to create and advance lobbying and advocacy strategies.
Ability to prioritize multiple sophisticated projects at varying stages of development, often under time constraints.
Ability to build creative, effective strategies to address difficult communications and legislative challenges.
Comfort making high-level recommendations and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

Identify and respond to regulatory challenges and opportunities, using knowledge of the local environment and developing legislative language and policy memoranda with support from Legal, Tax, Policy & Compliance, and other internal teams.
Track proposed legislation and administrative actions, and update internal teams on potential impacts to lines of business, passage, and implementation effective dates.
Lobby and advocate for Expedia Group’s public policy positions with state legislative and executive branches and with local elected and appointed officials at city and county levels.
Lead government relations assets and resources, including local contract lobby teams and, where available, political contributions, sponsorships, and partnerships.
Serve as a policy and advocacy issue-area expert for teams across the Company.
Propose, draft, and deliver communications materials, including testimony, blog posts, and other creative content, alongside the Public Affairs team.
Create and nurture partnerships with industry and grassroots coalitions and other policy allies in the region.