Manager, State Government Affairs

Apple • Elk Grove, CA

11h

About The Position

The Government Affairs team helps develop policy and strategy on a range of issues, and manages Apple’s interactions with legislators. Our team has experience working at a high level in government, as well as experience working as policy advocates. We have a strong passion for crafting policy and strategic engagement campaigns that impact Apple’s state and local government business for many years to come. As a senior member of our State Government Affairs team, you will develop policy and strategy on a range of issues, and lead Apple’s interactions with state legislators. Your experience working at the state or local level in government, as well as working as a policy advocate will be vital to this role.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in government, government relations, or other advocacy/engagement roles at the state or local level.
• Experience working in/with executive and legislative offices and with extensive knowledge of the legislative process.
• Experience leading a portfolio of policy issues and coordinating policy-focused events.
• Ability to travel extensively - both within your state territory and nationally across all 50 states. During session, expect an average of 2-5 trips per month.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advocating before states on behalf of members, corporations, trade associations, or any other interest groups and leading engagement with key organizations and related nonprofits.
• Knowledge of the policy issues relevant to Apple.
• Understanding of complicated technology issues and the ability to simplify them for non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to concisely summarize sophisticated issues and policies to create advocacy points and strategy.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced work environment.
• Creative problem-solving history, ability to work collaboratively and under short timelines.
• Excellent leadership skills and professional presence.
• Highly motivated, self-starter and able to manage competing priorities.
• Standout colleague and willingness to pitch in when needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement public policy initiatives and engagement strategies with state and local lobbyists.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key partners, as well as with industry trade associations, legislative and executive organizations and related nonprofit groups.
• Effectively communicate policy priorities and provide feedback on policy initiatives.
• Draft policy and background materials for relevant meetings and engagement.

What This Job Offers

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