About the job

This role involves collaborating with Google Cloud and other internal teams to address government affairs and public policy matters within Google Cloud's key state and local markets. You will serve as Google Cloud's representative to state and local policymakers, IT decision-makers, and government executives. A crucial aspect of this position is working with Google Cloud stakeholders to support business growth and public policy objectives at the state and local levels, proactively addressing both risks and opportunities. You will also engage with key trade associations vital for advancing Google Cloud’s public policy and business goals in the government sector.

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 $142,000-$205,000 + 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 about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Google Cloud's policy and government affairs strategy for assigned regional states.

• Manage and coordinate a network of contract lobbyists and public affairs firms to advance proactive policy engagement.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with governors’ offices, state legislators, local elected officials, state agencies, and local permitting authorities.

• Track and analyze legislation, regulation, and local policy trends that could affect the company’s operations, investment, or growth.

• Shape and advance the company’s positions on key issues, including energy, tax policy, permitting, and infrastructure development.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 7 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, industry, think tanks, public interest groups, law, or relevant industry associations.

• Experience within state and local government.

Preferred qualifications

• 2 years of direct experience with or in state and local governments, particularly involving enterprise technology services.

• Experience with government procurement processes.

• Ability to travel up to 50%.