Google · 4 hours ago
Policy Senior Analyst, Government Affairs and Public Policy
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$138K/yr - $202K/yr
7+ years expGoogle is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Policy Senior Analyst to join their Government Affairs and Public Policy team. This role involves advocating for Google on state and local policy issues, developing strategies for legislative outcomes, and engaging with key stakeholders to support the company’s public policy objectives.
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Responsibilities
Monitor, analyze, and interpret state legislation and regulations primarily in California, with a focus on emerging technology policy issues such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), data privacy, and content moderation
Develop and execute comprehensive policy strategies to influence legislative and regulatory outcomes, including drafting legislative language, preparing expert testimony, and creating detailed policy briefs
Engage directly in legislative and regulatory with elected officials, committee staff, and executive agency personnel to advocate for Google's official policy positions
Serve as an internal expert, advising business and product teams on the implications of emerging state policies and ensuring products and operations can grow in the region
Build and maintain relationships with key policy opinion formers, trade associations, and third-party allies to support shared regulatory goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
7 years of experience in policy analysis and campaigns, working on technology issues or the policy environments that surround them
7 years of experience working within government, think tanks, public interest groups, technology industry groups, or corporate public policy organizations
Experience working on technology policy issues, such as AI, privacy within California
Preferred
JD degree
Experience analyzing, drafting, and redlining state legislation
Experience in government relations, political campaigns and strategy, public outreach, and third party coalition building
Ability to influence and have a history of policy stakeholder engagement
Ability to work on cross-functional projects with a variety of internal or external stakeholders, and anticipates changes in direction and scope
Ability to write and present clearly, adapting a message to varied audiences with excellent communication skills
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
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Funding
Current Stage
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$26.1MKey Investors
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