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

## 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 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
– **Sick Time:** 40 hours/year (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

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## Minimum qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
– 14 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.
– Active US Government Top Secret Security Clearance.

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## Preferred qualifications

– Experience working for a company within the defense industry.
– Experience working with the Pentagon 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.

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## 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 and bring external perspectives back into the company to inform perception and direction. You’re passionate about shaping 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.

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 **$221,000–$307,000 + bonus + equity + benefits**. 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.

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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 strategic 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 capabilities evolve in lockstep with the requirements of the national defense strategy.

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## Equal Opportunity Statement

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

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