Google

Manager, National Security, Google Cloud, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Google$181K — $247K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience working on policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, or industry associations.
  • Experience working with the Department of War (DoW).
  • Experience with tech policy.
  • Must possess an active US Government Top Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute a comprehensive engagement strategy that positions the organization as a thought leader to DoW and IC leaders.
  • Translate complex technology solutions and legislative developments into actionable business intelligence.
  • Identify and shape opportunities within the defense budget, leveraging relationships with key decision-makers.
  • Serve as the principal interlocutor between executive leadership and government officials.
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure product capabilities align with national defense requirements.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years
  • 40 hours of sick time per year, increasing to 69 hours/year for Seattle
  • Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
  • Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
  • 13 paid holidays per year
Full Job Description
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X In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
  • Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
  • Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
  • Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
  • Holidays: 13 paid days per year


Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience working on policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, or relevant industry associations.
  • Experience working with the Department of War (DoW).
  • Experience with tech policy.
  • Must possess an active US Government Top Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience working for a company within the defense industry.
  • Experience working with the US Department of Defense (DoD), and familiarity with its organizational structure and decision-making processes.
  • Knowledge of DoW operations, budget, and procurement processes.
  • Ability to work effectively with defense-oriented stakeholders and policymakers.


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 combine creativity and intellectual excellence with the organizational skills to manage various campaigns, projects and initiatives. In this role, you'll advocate for Google to bring external perspectives back into the company to inform our perception and direction. You're passionate about the opportunity to shape the future of how we use and build technology for everyone.
In this role, you will collaborate with Google Cloud, Google Public Sector, and other internal stakeholders to address government affairs and public policy matters at the federal level. You will serve as Google Cloud's primary representative to key national security community policymakers, government executives, and customers. A crucial aspect of this position is partnering with relevant Google Cloud teams to support long-standing business, growth, and public policy objectives, proactively addressing both risks and opportunities. Additionally, you will engage with key trade associations vital for advancing Google Cloud's goals in the government sector.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $181000 - $247000 (USD) 20% bonus target equity benefits

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Responsibilities
  • Design and execute a comprehensive engagement strategy that positions the organization as a thought leader and mission partner to executive leaders within the DoW and IC.
  • Translate complex technology solutions and legislative developments into actionable business intelligence.
  • Identify and shape white space opportunities within the defense budget. Leverage ties to key decision-makers to move beyond traditional procurement, focusing on high-level partnerships.
  • Serve as the principal interlocutor between the company's executive leadership and government officials, including Senate-confirmed appointees and career SES leadership.
  • Partner with internal technical and product teams to ensure our capabilities are evolving in lockstep with the requirements of the national defense strategy.


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About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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1998
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