Manager, State Government Affairs - Northeast

Apple•Boston, MA

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. Experience working at the state or local level in government and as a policy advocate is important to the role. The team develops policy and strategy across a range of issues, manages Apple’s interactions with legislators, and crafts policy and strategic engagement campaigns that affect Apple’s state and local government business.

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.
Extensive knowledge of the legislative process.
Experience leading a portfolio of policy issues and coordinating policy-focused events.

Nice To Haves

Experience advocating before states on behalf of members, corporations, trade associations, or other interest groups.
Knowledge of policy issues relevant to Apple.
Understanding of complex technology issues and ability to simplify them for non-technical audiences.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to summarize sophisticated issues and policies concisely to create advocacy points and strategy.
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced work environment.
A history of creative problem-solving and ability to work collaboratively under short timelines.
Excellent leadership skills and professional presence.
High motivation, self-direction, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Collaborative approach and willingness to pitch in when needed.