External Affairs Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy
Washington D.C., DC, USA · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 7 years; no alternative stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Leads Google’s engagement with national third-party organizations on state policy issues and advances the company’s public policy priorities.
What you'll do
- Build and lead engagement on state-level policy issues with trade associations, think tanks, and advocacy groups.
- Develop and execute advocacy strategies on state legislative and regulatory issues, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
- Advise Google on stakeholder views and industry trends; represent the company at events and policymaker meetings.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience working on state technology policy issues in a listed public, nonprofit, industry, consulting, or corporate government affairs setting.
- Experience working with trade associations or public policy groups.
- Experience in state-level public policy issues.
Nice to have
- Experience developing and executing strategies and managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with Internet and technology policy; leadership, collaboration, investigative, and communications skills; or ability to integrate policy with business strategy and corporate development.
Pay
$141000 - $205000 USD (base salary)
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