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Google · 19 hours ago

Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager II, Cloud

positionChicago, IL, USA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$182K/yr - $249K/yr
date10+ years exp
Google is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager II for their Cloud division. This role involves advocating for Google's interests in government affairs and public policy, specifically within state and local markets, while collaborating with internal teams to support business growth and policy objectives.
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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
Ensure alignment of business priorities, public policy goals, and go-to-market strategies across government affairs and Google cloud
Provide advice to executives on regional policy, ensuring alignment with Google Cloud's products and overall strategy

Qualification

Public affairs experienceTechnology policy expertiseGovernment procurement processesPolitical communicationsOrganizational skillsCreativityCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
10 years of experience working in public affairs, political communications, or political campaigns, or within government

Preferred

10 years of experience in technology policy, specifically within state and local government, an enterprise software company, think tanks, public interest groups, or relevant industry associations
2 years of direct experience with or in state and local governments, particularly involving enterprise technology services or energy issues
Experience with government procurement processes

Benefits

Bonus
Equity
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Company

Google

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Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
dateFounded in 1998
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.google.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$26.1M
Key Investors
Andy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M

Leadership Team

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Sundar Pichai
CEO
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Thomas Kurian
CEO - Google Cloud
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