External Affairs Manager, US Federal Affairs, Government Affairs and Public Policy
Washington D.C., DC, USA · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 7 years of professional experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Manages Google’s relationships with external policy organizations and coordinates policy engagement, events, and partnership operations on the US Federal External Affairs team.
What you'll do
- Manage policy dialogue and relationships with think tanks, civil society organizations, advocacy groups, and coalitions; track policy developments in priority areas.
- Connect Google’s internal policy, legal, product, and research teams with external policy stakeholders, aligning engagement with internal priorities.
- Coordinate policy events and partnership administration, including grant agreements, budget tracking, and Purchase Order workflows.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of professional experience in public policy, government affairs, coalition management, or issue advocacy.
- Experience working directly with or within think tanks, civil society organizations, or government (Congressional or Administration staff).
Nice to have
- Experience at a leading public interest or civil society advocacy organization, or as staff in the U.S. Congress or Executive Branch.
- Understanding of policymaking and strong Washington, D.C. policy-community relationships; project management, event execution, organizational, and communication skills.
Pay
$141000 - $205000 USD base salary
AI focus
Policy work includes AI governance.
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