Policy Analyst, Public Affairs and Political Strategy

Google•Washington, DC

11h•$116,000 - $166,000

About The Position

The Policy Analyst will build and maintain policy materials and help craft policy narratives for Google’s engagement with local, state, and national policymakers on critical technology policy issues that directly affect Google’s business. The role will architect and own processes for managing cross-functional inputs and tracking action items, proactively identify opportunities and issues, and generate ideas for engagement. Google Client Services, part of Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team, manages the company’s engagement with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators, and third parties in the formation of public policy in the United States. Working closely with Google leaders, GAPP identifies key policy issues, listens to others’ views, and communicates the company’s perspectives to external stakeholders. Its work focuses on challenges affecting the Internet and increasingly broad areas where public policy, business, and technology intersect. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed U.S. compensation is $116,000–$166,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Government, Public Affairs, Communications, a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
Four years of experience working within technology, government, political communications, political campaigns, or public affairs firms.

Nice To Haves

Experience in changing environments that require managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong professional presence and ability to build rapport quickly with stakeholders.
Team player able to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing and sometimes stressful environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of distilling complex information into accessible narratives.
Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

Draft written materials, talking points, and executive briefing documents to advance Google's public policy and business objectives.
Track multiple priorities simultaneously and maintain follow-through.
Partner across GAPP, product, and cross-functional teams to distill complex technical details into actionable insights for policy audiences.
Write regular internal updates on project statuses and upcoming events for executive and cross-functional stakeholders.
Leverage emerging AI tools and streamline, optimize, and enhance workflows.