Director, Government Affairs Public Policy, State and Local
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XThe application window will be open until at least February 10, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Boulder, CO, USA; Reston, VA, USA .
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
15 years of experience working within government, think tanks, public interest groups, technology industry groups, or corporations
Experience working in state and local government relations, government affairs, public policy, political campaigns, lobbying, outreach, or research
Preferred qualifications:
Experience leading teams through change, innovation, or disruption, and adapting strategy as needed
Experience leading policy or public affairs work for corporations or third-party organizations (e.g., being a lobbyist or running campaigns)
Experience leading cross-functionally with multiple senior stakeholders and a proven ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Experience with staffing and managing executives, with excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills
Familiarity with Internet/technology policy with demonstrated interest in keeping the Internet open and free
Ability to integrate public policy with business strategy and corporate development
About the job
As a member of GAPP, you'll be part of a global government affairs team, working across regions, product areas, and functions. You'll manage various campaigns, projects and initiatives, and 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.
As Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy US State and Local for the East/Midwest/West region, you will design and lead Google's state and local government affairs & public policy agenda for 40+ states. Overseeing a state & local policy team based in various states and cities across the US, you will be charged with driving a coordinated state and local policy agenda, in support of Google's business priorities. You will also help build trusted relationships with relevant US state and local political leaders and institutions, including governors, attorneys general, mayors, city councils, state legislators, and other relevant state and local stakeholders. You will advocate in support of Google's policy and business agenda, and apprise GAPP and Google leadership on relevant policy developments at the state and local level that should influence Google's product development or company actions.
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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $259,000-$365,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .
Responsibilities
Develop and drive a coordinated state and local policy agenda for the East/Midwest/West regions, in support of Google's business priorities.
Manage a team of government affairs and public policy professionals plus consultants.
Build trusted relationships with relevant US state and local political leaders and institutions, including governors, attorneys general, mayors, city councils, state legislators, legislators, third-parties, and others.
Monitor policy issues of importance to Google, and create a positive regulatory environment to enable innovation and growth by synthesizing Google's positions and educating policy makers on key policy issues, and communicating policy positions effectively to government constituencies.
Create and manage executive engagement plans with legislators, other elected officials and state agencies, including staffing executives for visits, preparing documents, briefing executives, and updating executives on critical topics.
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