Manager, State Government Affairs - Midwest

Apple • Madison, WI

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About The Position

As a senior member of Apple’s State Government Affairs team, the Manager develops policy and strategy and leads Apple’s interactions with state legislators. The role designs and implements public policy initiatives and engagement strategies with state and local lobbyists, and builds relationships with key partners, industry trade associations, legislative and executive organizations, and related nonprofit groups. The manager communicates policy priorities, provides feedback on policy initiatives, and drafts policy and background materials for meetings and engagement. The position requires extensive travel within the assigned state territory and nationally across all 50 states; during legislative sessions, an average of 2–5 trips per month is expected.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in government, government relations, or other advocacy or engagement roles at the state or local level.
• Experience working in or with executive and legislative offices and extensive knowledge of the legislative process.
• Experience leading a portfolio of policy issues and coordinating policy-focused events.
• Experience advocating before states on behalf of members, corporations, trade associations, or other interest groups, and leading engagement with key organizations and related nonprofits.
• Knowledge of policy issues relevant to Apple.
• Understanding of complicated technology issues and ability to simplify them for non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to concisely summarize sophisticated issues and policies into advocacy points and strategy.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced work environment.
• Creative problem-solving history and ability to work collaboratively under short timelines.
• Excellent leadership skills and professional presence.
• Highly motivated self-starter able to manage competing priorities.
• Standout colleague willing to pitch in when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy and strategy and lead Apple’s interactions with state legislators.
• Design and implement public policy initiatives and engagement strategies with state and local lobbyists.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key partners, industry trade associations, legislative and executive organizations, and related nonprofit groups.
• Communicate policy priorities and provide feedback on policy initiatives.
• Draft policy and background materials for relevant meetings and engagement.
• Travel extensively within the state territory and nationally across all 50 states; during session, expect an average of 2–5 trips per month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed