Manager, Google Cloud, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, law, or relevant industry associations.
• 10 years of experience working in public affairs, political communications, or political campaigns, or within government.
• Experience with supporting global infrastructure investments or resource issues related to data center or network expansion.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD, or any advanced degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working to shape public policy debates.
• Experience with work-related decision-making responsibilities.
• Understanding of the public policy making process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Google’s Cloud and Technical Infrastructure teams are responsible for the global infrastructure that powers Google, doing everything from designing and building data centers and networks around the world, to designing and manufacturing the servers, AI accelerators, and optical switches that comprise our fleet, and developing the infrastructure software which runs on that fleet and underpins all Google’s user services and Cloud platforms.

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 $182,000–$249,000 + 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

• Advise Cloud/Technical Infrastructure teams on public policy issues related to data center and network expansion.
• Support Cloud/Technical Infrastructure teams in operationalizing network strategy.
• Support the Cloud/Technical Infrastructure teams in the development of policy positions, investment strategies, and negotiating positions.
• Work with cross-functional colleagues, including across Cloud/Technical Infrastructure Legal, Tax, Product, and Go-to-Market, to inform decision-making on infrastructure investments.
• Monitor and research current and emerging public policy issues, including to assess how Google should work with like-minded organizations and industries, and work with business-area leadership, Legal, Marketing, and PR to develop and launch products.

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