Manager, State Government Affairs - Northeast

Apple • Boston, MA

19h

About The Position

As a senior member of Apple’s State Government Affairs team, the Manager will develop policy and strategy and lead Apple’s interactions with state legislators. The role focuses on state and local government affairs in the Northeast and requires experience working in or with government and as a policy advocate. The position designs and implements public policy initiatives and engagement strategies with state and local lobbyists, and builds relationships with partners, trade associations, legislative and executive organizations, and related nonprofit groups.

The role also communicates policy priorities, provides feedback on policy initiatives, and prepares policy and background materials for meetings and engagement. Extensive travel is required within the state territory and nationally across all 50 states. During legislative session, the expected travel average is 2–5 trips per month.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in government, government relations, or other advocacy/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 advocating before states on behalf of members, corporations, trade associations, or other interest groups.
• 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 to create 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.
• Collaborative 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.
• Lead a portfolio of policy issues and coordinate policy-focused events.
• Advocate before states on behalf of members, corporations, trade associations, or other interest groups, and lead engagement with key organizations and related nonprofits.

What This Job Offers

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