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External Affairs Manager, US Federal Affairs, Government Affairs and Public Poli

Google, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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External Affairs Manager, US Federal Affairs, Government Affairs and Public Policy Apply for the role at Google.

Location Candidate may choose between Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Washington D.C., DC.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

7 years of experience working on state technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, relevant industry associations, consulting, or corporate government affairs.

Experience working with trade associations or public policy groups.

Preferred qualifications

5 years of experience working on state policy issues within political campaigns, government, think tanks or industry associations, consulting, or corporate government affairs.

Experience developing and executing strategies and working with groups of internal and external stakeholders to manage projects.

Experience with Internet and technology policy.

Experience as a leader and collaborator with effective investigative and communications skills.

Experience in state‑level public policy issues.

Ability to integrate public policy with business strategy and corporate development.

About the Job As a member of Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy team, you’ll be part of a global government affairs team, working across regions, product areas, and functions. You’ll advocate for Google to bring external perspectives back into the company to inform our direction and shape the future of technology.

GAPP’s US Federal Affairs team leads the company’s engagement on federal public policy. Within that team, the External Affairs team manages relationships with national trade associations, think tanks, and issue advocacy groups. This role focuses on engaging with these organizations on state policy issues, bringing Google’s insights and perspectives, and working with the GAPP team to ensure external engagement advances the company’s relationships and public policy priorities.

Google takes its responsibilities seriously, engaging with government and other stakeholders on important public policy challenges. The GAPP team leads the company’s engagement with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators and third‑parties in the formation of public policy. Working closely with Google leaders, the team identifies key policy issues and shares the company’s perspective on those issues with external stakeholders.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $138,000‑$202,000 plus bonus, equity and benefits. Compensation details are available during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Manage and strengthen relationships with national trade associations, think tanks, and issue advocacy groups, serving as a primary liaison for state‑level policy discussions.

Develop and execute advocacy strategies to engage national third‑party groups on critical state legislative and regulatory issues affecting the company.

Collaborate with the State GAPP team to identify policy priorities that national partnerships can support.

Represent the company at public events and meetings with third parties, companies, and policymakers.

Advise the company on the latest industry trends, best practices, and the sentiments of national stakeholders regarding state policy.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal history, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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