State Political Strategy Manager, Public Affairs and Political Strategy

Google•Washington, DC

2d•$181,000 - $247,000

About The Position

As State Political Strategy Manager, you will lead within Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) organization. You will drive modern state-level public affairs and advocacy initiatives that build trust with policymakers, regulators, and opinion leaders and shape important technology policy debates. You will translate complex policy goals into campaigns that connect high-level strategy with on-the-ground execution, and proactively communicate Google’s investments, responsible innovation, and products. The role coordinates closely with local teams, product teams, and external allies. Google Client Services, part of GAPP, manages the company’s engagement with U.S. executive branch officials, legislators, regulators, and third parties in public policy formation. Working with Google leaders, GAPP identifies key policy issues, listens to external perspectives, and shares the company’s views with stakeholders. Its work focuses on challenges affecting the Internet and broader issues at the intersection of public policy, business, and technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience managing public affairs, corporate affairs, political, or issue advocacy campaigns at the state or national level.
Experience in state government, campaigns, industry associations, or corporate government affairs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Internet and technology policy.
Experience as a leader and collaborator, with effective analytical and communications skills.
Ability to integrate public policy with business strategy and corporate development.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop structured engagement plans to build long-term trust with policymakers, regulators, and opinion leaders.
Drive programming and narratives that meaningfully engage policy audiences on matters affecting Google’s business and users.
Create engagement strategies, vehicles, messaging, and materials to scale Google’s core reputation and policy narratives.
Partner with local teams to build, maintain, and activate allies in support of responsible innovation through earned media, direct engagement, paid media, and other tactics.
Coordinate closely with consultants, GAPP, communications, marketing, and product and business units.