Policy Analyst, Public Affairs and Political Strategy
Washington D.C., DC, USA · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 4 years in one of the listed fields.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Government, Public Affairs, Communications, a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Develops policy materials, narratives, and stakeholder engagement support for Google’s public affairs work on technology policy issues.
What you'll do
- Draft policy materials, talking points, and executive briefings; provide internal project updates.
- Coordinate cross-functional inputs, track priorities and action items, and follow through on projects.
- Translate technical details into policy insights and use emerging AI tools to improve workflows.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Government, Public Affairs, Communications, a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience working within technology, government, political communications, political campaigns, or public affairs firms.
Nice to have
- Experience managing multiple priorities in changing environments.
- Strong stakeholder rapport, communication, judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Pay
$116000 - $166000 (USD) base salary; 15% bonus target + equity + benefits (no total-pay range stated)
AI focus
Use emerging AI tools to streamline, optimize, and enhance workflows.
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