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Manager, US Federal Affairs, Government Affairs and Public Policy
GoogleWashington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2026
💰 $248,000/yr($182,000/yr – $248,000/yr)
About the role
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of direct experience working with or in the U.S. Senate.
- Experience with tech policy issues across Congresses and Administrations.
Preferred qualifications:
- Ability to integrate public policy with business strategy and priorities.
- Ability to navigate complex organizations.
- Excellent investigative, communications, and government relations skills.
- Commitment to professionalism and collegiality.
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 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-$248,000 + 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.
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-$248,000 + 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.
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
- Advocate Google's public policy positions before the U.S. Senate on key policy issues and business priorities in a way that reflects the goals and values of the company.
- Evaluate the external policy and political landscape to advise internal stakeholders on key policy issues and business priorities.
- Coordinate across internal teams to represent a "One Google" approach to the U.S. Senate.
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