Manager, Google Cloud, Government Affairs and Public Policy

<h3>Minimum qualifications:</h3><ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.<br></li> <li>10 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, industry, think tanks, public interest groups, law, or relevant industry associations.</li> <li>Experience within state and local government.</li> </ul><h3>Preferred qualifications:</h3><ul> <li>2 years of direct experience with or in state and local governments, particularly involving enterprise technology services.</li> <li>Experience with government procurement processes.</li> <li>Ability to travel up to 50%.</li> </ul><h3>About the job</h3><p>In this role, you will be involved in collaborating with Google Cloud and other internal teams to address government affairs and public policy matters within Google Cloud's key state and local markets. You will serve as Google Cloud's representative to state and local policymakers, IT decision makers, and government executives. A crucial aspect of this position is working with Google Cloud stakeholders to support business growth and public policy objectives at the state and local levels, proactively addressing both risks and opportunities. You will also engage with key trade associations vital for advancing Google Cloud’s public policy and business goals in the government sector.<br></p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul> <li>Develop and lead Google Cloud's policy and government affairs strategy for assigned regional states.</li> <li>Manage and coordinate a network of contract lobbyists and public affairs firms to advance proactive policy engagement.</li> <li>Build and maintain trusted relationships with governors’ offices, state legislators, local elected officials, state agencies, and local permitting authorities.</li> <li>Track and analyze legislation, regulation, and local policy trends that could affect the company’s operations, investment, or growth.</li> <li>Shape and advance the company’s positions on key issues, including energy, tax policy, permitting, and infrastructure development.</li> </ul>