Manager, State Government Affairs - Southeast

Apple • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

As a senior member of Apple’s State Government Affairs team, you will develop policy and strategy and lead Apple’s interactions with state legislators. Experience working at the state or local level in government and as a policy advocate will be vital to the role. You will design and implement public policy initiatives and engagement strategies with state and local lobbyists, and build relationships with key partners, industry trade associations, legislative and executive organizations, and related nonprofit groups. The role also involves communicating policy priorities, providing feedback on policy initiatives, and drafting policy and background materials for meetings and engagement. Extensive travel is required within your state territory and nationally across all 50 states; during legislative sessions, expect an average of 2–5 trips per month.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in government, government relations, or other advocacy or engagement roles at the state or local level, working in or with executive and legislative offices.
• 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 and under short timelines.
• Excellent leadership skills and professional presence.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, able to manage competing priorities, and 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 effectively 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, average 2–5 trips per month.

What This Job Offers

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