State and Local Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Google•Austin, TX

3d•$141,000 - $205,000

About The Position

Develop regional policy objectives and execute proactive, campaign-style legislative strategies in Texas to establish a positive regulatory environment for Google’s products, services, and technical infrastructure. Partner with tech industry associations, trade groups, non-profits, and grassroots coalitions to build broad-based external support for Google’s policy positions on issues such as AI, data privacy, youth safety, and energy. Monitor and analyze Texas state and local legislative and regulatory proposals, collaborate with product teams to assess business impacts, and help draft Google’s official positions and advocacy materials. Educate Texas state legislators, municipal officials, and regulatory staff on Google’s local economic impact, products, and policy positions, and represent Google in legislative hearings and educational briefings. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The U.S. salary range is $141,000–$205,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
At least 7 years of experience in policy analysis and campaigns, working on technology issues or the policy environments that surround them.
At least 7 years of experience working within government, think tanks, public interest groups, technology industry groups, or corporate public policy organizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on technology policy issues at state and local levels in Texas.
Experience in state government or leading policy or public affairs work for corporations or third-party organizations, such as lobbying or running campaigns.
Experience staffing and managing executives, with excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Familiarity with internet and technology policy, with a passion for keeping the internet open and free.
Ability to integrate public policy with business strategy and corporate development.

Responsibilities

Drive legislative and regulatory strategies that foster business growth and protect a free, open internet by crafting, analyzing, and influencing policy on AI, data privacy, content moderation, energy, competition, and the future of work.
Serve as the primary liaison to governors’ offices, state legislatures, and regulatory bodies, developing strategies to deepen relationships with elected officials and other stakeholders.
Build coalitions with trade associations, industry partners, and non-profits to advance shared policy goals.
Manage the political giving portfolio to align with strategic objectives.
Develop community engagement initiatives that support Google’s role as a responsive and positive corporate citizen in the region.
Develop regional policy objectives and execute campaign-style legislative strategies in Texas.
Monitor and analyze Texas state and local legislative and regulatory proposals.
Collaborate with product teams to assess business impacts and help draft Google’s official positions and advocacy materials.
Educate Texas state legislators, municipal officials, and regulatory staff about Google’s local economic impact, products, and policy positions.
Represent Google in legislative hearings and educational briefings.