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Manager, U.S. Federal Affairs, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Google
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Sept 2025
💰 $249,000/yr($182,000/yr$249,000/yr)

About the role

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Government, Public Affairs or a relevant field, 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.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with the internet, technology, energy, and security policy.
  • Experience working with teams and a variety of stakeholders, and in executing government outreach to deliver exceptional results.
  • Knowledge of the government and policy landscape across the U.S.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in a fluid environment.
  • Ability to operate in a fluid environment, excellent project management skills, and ability to keep multiple priorities moving at the same time.
  • Excellent personal, political, investigative, and communication skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of the government and policy landscape across the U.S.Knowledge of the government and policy landscape across the U.S.

About the job

Google Client Services, an entity within the Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team, manages the company’s engagement with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators and third-parties in the formation of public policy in the United States. The U.S. Federal Affairs 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, U.S. Federal Affairs seeks to identify key policy issues, understand 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 areas where public policy, business, and technology intersect.

In this role, you will help to develop and execute strategies for advancing Google's engagement with the U.S. Administration on critical tech policies. You will focus on building trusted relationships with political stakeholders. Your primary goal will be to shape tech policy discussions and regulatory frameworks that impact Google’s business. You will not only advocate for Google, but also bring external perspectives back into the company to inform our direction. You will coordinate with cross-functional partners to develop and execute a comprehensive public policy outreach strategy, including affirmative policy initiatives and external narratives to effectively communicate complex technology policy issues.

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.

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.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.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 de

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