Google

Manager, Platforms and Devices, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Google$141K — $206K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7 years of experience in technology policy within government, think tanks, or industry associations.
  • Experience within state and local government.
  • Experience executing legislative agendas at the US state level (preferred).
  • Strong ability to identify and communicate technology policy issues (preferred).
  • Ability to travel up to 50% as needed (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Drive the development and execution of US State Policy for high-priority policy programs.
  • Align advocacy efforts with product teams to support business priorities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, communications, and other teams to achieve GAPP objectives.
  • Manage relationships with industry coalitions and partners for joint initiatives.
  • Represent Google in policy conferences and stakeholder meetings.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Retirement benefits including a 401(k) with company match.
  • 20 days paid vacation annually, accruing at 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years.
  • 40 hours of sick time per year, increasing to 69 hours for Seattle residents.
  • 28-30 weeks of maternity leave (short-term disability) with an 18-week baby bonding leave.
  • 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
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Chicago, IL, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, or industry associations.
  • Experience within state and local government.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience executing legislative agendas at the US state level.
  • Experience in policy development and strategies.
  • Ability to identify insights and communicate technology policy issues.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, as needed.


About the job

The Google Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) Platforms and Devices Products team focuses on Android, Play, Chrome, Pixel, and other emerging product areas to advise on public policy issues.

In this role, you will work closely with Public Relations (PR), Marketing, Legal, Partnerships, and other teams within GAPP to develop consistent public policy strategies and positions to share on Google's behalf with relevant stakeholders.

Our mission is to help Google, governments, and civil society responsibly navigate the social, political, and economic issues of our time.

Google takes its responsibilities seriously, including engaging with government and other stakeholders on important public policy challenges. The Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team leads the company's engagement with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators and third-parties in the formation of public policy. Working closely with Google leaders, GAPP seeks to identify key policy issues, listen carefully to others' views and opinions, and distill and share the company's perspective on those issues with external stakeholders. While we focus on challenges affecting the internet, our issue areas are increasingly broad and encompass many areas where public policy, business, and technology intersect.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $141000 - $206000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Drive the development and execution of United States (US) State Policy, owning end-to-end workstreams for high-priority policy programs and advocacy campaigns across google play, android, chrome, and hardware products.
  • Align with product teams to ensure advocacy is tethered to business priorities and growth areas.
  • Achieve Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) objectives through seamless cross-functional collaboration with marketing, communications, and the google organization to amplify our impact.
  • Manage engagement with industry coalitions and industry partners on joint policy-product initiatives.
  • Represent platforms and devices (P&D) in key cross-functional forums, policy conferences, and stakeholder meetings.


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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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