Regional Manager, Google Cloud, Government Affairs and Public Policy
Google· Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP)
Hybrid (New Mexico, USA; Arizona, USA)$181k - $247kFull-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
Lead Google Cloud's policy and government affairs strategy in assigned regional states, manage relationships with government officials and trade associations, and coordinate public policy efforts to support Google Cloud growth and infrastructure needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead Google Cloud's policy and government affairs strategy for assigned regional states.
- Manage and coordinate a network of agreement 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, local permitting authorities, and trade associations.
- Shape and advance the company’s positions on key issues, including government procurement, energy, tax policy, permitting, and infrastructure development. Track and analyze legislation, regulation, and local policy trends that could affect the company’s operations, investment, or growth.
- Partner with internal technical teams and external upstream and downstream stakeholder groups to advance technical infrastructure needs for our users and customers, ensuring a unified approach regarding economic, social and environmental benefits of Google Cloud investments in new and existing markets.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, industry, think tanks, public interest groups, law, or relevant industry associations.
- Experience within state and local government.
Skills
Required:Policy strategyStakeholder managementPolicy analysisPublic affairs coordination
Nice to have:Cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Learn more about benefits at Google (link provided in job description).
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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