Regional Advocacy Lead, Americas

Google•Washington, DC

5d•$116,000 - $166,000

About The Position

The Regional Advocacy Lead, Americas develops and leads advocacy efforts that communicate Google's policy and product priorities to policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders. The role works across regional partners and internal cross-functional teams, using localized narratives, campaigns, convenings, and stakeholder engagement to address local policy environments and needs. The position is part of Google's Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team. GAPP engages with government officials, legislators, regulators, and third parties on public policy, working with Google leaders to identify policy issues, understand external perspectives, and share the company's views. The role's individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed U.S. compensation is $116,000–$166,000, with a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
At least 4 years of experience in policy analysis and campaigns, working on technology issues or the policy environments surrounding them.
At least 4 years of experience working within government, think tanks, public interest groups, technology industry groups, or corporate public policy organizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in policy or political advocacy.
Experience with government relations.
Experience working in a corporate environment.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop localized narratives and advocacy materials for policy and product priorities, drawing on global narratives, product go-to-market efforts, company moments, executive visits, and policy insights to support engagement with policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders.
Develop and drive advocacy campaigns that communicate the policy environment, using internal cross-functional partners and resources and mobilizing external grasstops and grassroots stakeholders.
Create meaningful convenings and engagements that connect policymakers and stakeholders with Google's policy and product priorities, demonstrate the company's commitment to responsibility, and deepen connections among policymakers, creators, and the platform.
Build and maintain a database of policymakers, local stakeholders, and policy influencers to support ongoing engagement.
Provide strategic counsel across regional partners, facilitate information sharing, measure impact, manage resources, and develop and scale tools and tactics responsive to local needs and norms.