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State Political Strategy Manager, Public Affairs and Political Strategy

Washington D.C., DC, USA · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026

Experience
10 years; experience may be at the state or national level.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

About the job

Leads state-level public affairs and advocacy campaigns to build trust with policymakers and shape technology policy debates, coordinating strategy and execution with internal teams and external allies.

What you'll do

  • Develop engagement plans and programming, narratives, messaging, and materials for policy audiences.
  • Build and activate local allies through earned media, direct engagement, paid media, and other tactics.
  • Coordinate with consultants and teams across GAPP, communications, marketing, and product/business units.

What they ask for

  • 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 have

  • Experience with Internet and technology policy.
  • Leadership and collaboration experience with analytical and communications skills; ability to connect public policy with business strategy and corporate development.

Pay

$181000 - $247000 (USD) base salary; 20% bonus target (amount not stated)

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First seen Oct 23, 2026 · Last verified Nov 6, 2026 (UTC)